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Are there things I should avoid eating during pregnancy?
I just found out I'm pregnant and I know I should give my baby what is best for him/her but I really don't know much about pregnancy. This is going to be my first baby and it was completely unplanned so I'm pretty nervous/scared.
Anyway, I got to thinking yesterday about the things I eat and how healthy they might be for the baby. Then I was thinking...like, you're not suppose to give dogs chocolate (or so I heard) and stuff like that...you know, rules about foods...is there anything I'm not suppose to eat while I'm pregnant?
I have a doctor's appointment in two weeks but I want to get a jump-start on this...so if anybody can list some things I can and cannot eat while pregnant I would be really happy so I can show my doctor that I'm serious about caring for my baby.
Oh, and what about things I NEED to eat while pregnant?
Yeah, sorry, all these crazy pregnancy questions...haha...thanks for the help though!
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Avoid
Unpasturized products (such as soft cheeses though most soft cheese in the United States is pasturized. Check the label.)
Raw meat and sushi (california rolls are okay because the fish is cooked)
Large fish (swordfish, tilefish, etc). They tend to have a higher mercury content. Other seafoods like shrimp, crab, tuna, cod, salmon, etc are okay to eat and actually very beneficial to your little one just keep them to a minimum. 1 or 2 servings every 2 weeks.
There are debating studies and opinions about the use of artificial sweeteners during pregnancy. It's up to you whether or not you decide to ingest them.
Any products with raw eggs (cesar dressing, mayonnaise, cookie dough)
Heat deli meats and hot dogs to steaming before you eat them. There is a small chance of a listeria infection.
No alcohol or cigarettes
Keep fast food and chinese food to a minimum. They are loaded with salt and MSG.
As far as what you should eat, just make sure you are eating a healthy, balanced diet. Plenty of vegetables, fruits, proteins, whole grains, etc. Take your prenatals and DHA and you and baby will be fine.
Congratulations! Being a mommy is wonderful! You will love it!
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Make sure your taking prenatal vitamins, your eating plenty of protein, your eating well and your getting plenty of exercise, and make sure that you have fat in your diet!
some good foods to consume while preganant are -
avacados
broccoli
carrots
DHA eggs
edamame
mangoes
nuts
oatmeal
red peppers
spinach
yogurt
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heres a good website about pregnancy on whats good to eat and what is bad (:
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Raw fish is one, because of mercury. No sushi.
Other than that, anything that isn't toxic to you shouldn't be toxic to your kid. Because your child is running off your immune system right now, anything that would hurt you hurts the kid.
I'd avoid pork for the time being, mostly because of its potential to be undercooked and thus give you food poisoning. Otherwise, most stuff is going to be fine. Fresher, less processed foods are going to be better for you, so cooking is generally better than eating out. Variety is important, try to get all the food groups every day. Stock your home with fruit for snacking in between meals, eat plenty of salad, etc etc.
Pasta is a great pregnancy mainstay from what some of my friends with kids have told me. You can make it fifty thousand different ways, you can load it up with veggies, get your dairy, get your starches, etc. And every pregnant woman Ive ever known has had some form of obsession with alfredo.
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