What should you not eat while pregnant?

Answer 1

There really isn't a list to tell you what you can and cant eat, but the first warning foods are Fish because of the Mercury that they have have through the water, you don't want to eat any kind of raw fish like oysters, and sushi, theres other names but I would just stay away from fish all together but that's me, then they say not to eat peanuts, or even peanut butter because peanuts have a high allergic reaction to babies and children at a young age, but that's up for argument about not eating it when your pregnant, and if you breastfeed you might want to stay away from cabbage and alot of broccly (spelling) because it might give the baby bad gas but they doctors say its up to the baby and the foods they can tolerate.

The only thing I was told not to eat was Tuna. Fresh fish is actually supposed to be good for you and your baby. As of peanut butter, I've only read positive feedback. I've been told to increase my intake while pregnant.

I stayed away from anything that could cause salmonella; like raw eggs that can be found in ceaser salad dressing, unpasturized cheeses, like feta cheese, ricotta cheese, etc. I also made sure the meats that I ate were cooked properly. Make sure your chicken and pork are absolutley cooked to the correct temperature, pregnant or not, but it was recommended to me while pregnant to eat beef that is cooked to medium at least. I love my steaks medium rare, but pregnancy is no game. Better to be safe then sorry. I ate salmon once a week, unless I had a can of tuna. There are alot of good fatty acids in salmon, and more importantly, drink alot of water and limit your caffiene intake! Water is just as much your babies life source as food. Vegetables are good for making your sure your breast milk has all the nutrients it needs, so unless your baby is obvuiously having problems because of it, I wouldn't cut out the greens. Listen to your body, keep your stress level down, and have a Happy Pregnancy.

Doctors recommend against soft cheeses such as feta and brie.

Do not eat liver because there is too much vitamin A in it for the baby.

Do not eat raw eggs or any meat that may not be cooked long enough.

Now I was told and I have read that you can eat tuna while pregnant, just in moderaltion, so only one serving a week. And as far as the sushi and oyster thing goes, I know you can have them if it is cooked, just no RAW fish, (not all sushi is raw).

im pregnant, and i was told to stay away from processed meats, suck as balogna! also, soft chesse, as i saw above and i heard sea food... meaning shrimp, etc... but i also heard to learn to like fish so, if youre really unsure about that one, ask your doctor.. unless youre like me, and fish makes you vomit! good luck ladies!

I recived a list of things not to eat and here they are.1. hot dogs,luncheon meats, or deli meats unless they are reheated until steaming hot.

2. soft cheeses such as feta,Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheese like "ques blanco fresco."

3. refrigerated pate, or meat spreds.

4. refrigerated smoked seafood like salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tune, and mackerel.

5. Do not drink raw milk, or eat foods that contain unpasterized milk.

Things that can be eaten are

hard cheese, semi-soft cheese like mozzarella,pasteurized processed cheese slices and spreds, cream cheese, and cottage cheese.

canned or shelf-stable pate, and meat spreads.

canned fish like salmon and tuna, or shelf-stabled smoked seafood.

Peanuts are ok to eat as a snack.

What about foods from certain restraunts like...Red-Lobster, Silver-Bay, or even Stake restraunts...

I have found that eating grapes, per my sister's suggestion, will make me feel less naseua. As she pointed out, you can easily pop them into your mouth if you are giving a presenatation or something at work. And they are not messy.

I have heard not to eat raw fish or oysters this is my second pregnancy my first baby was stillborn I was nine months pregnant with him. I wish I would of ate all the right foods while I was pregnant it is very important to eat healthy for you and especially the baby

I AM PREGNANT AND HAVE READ SOME OF YOUR ANSWERS AND THEY ARE REALLY JUST THE SAME I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO NOT EAT LIVER,EGGS PEANUTS AND SHOULD EAT PLENTY OF VEG AND FRUIT AND YES YOU SHOULD DRINK MILK FOR CALCIUM TO HELP YOUR BABYS BONS GROW ALSO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND PURE Orange Juice FOE SOME VITAMINS.TAKE CARE AND ENJOY AND BE SAFE DURING YOUR PREGNANCY.

I am now pregnant with my second child and am wondering if yogurt is safe to eat? I did not like yogurt until about a year ago and I am now eating it everyday for my lunch. Does anyone know if this is safe?

Yes, I just read in a magazine that yogurt is a good snack to eat when you're absolutely starving but don't want to eat a whole meal so close to dinner. So eat away!!

how about crabs, prawns, and mussels.? any ideas, Also is the laughing cow cheese considered soft cheese, I saw the ingredients and it does not say pasturized milk, only skimmed milk?

I was told by my doctor not to eat any preservatives and sushi

Just a correction, FETA is hard and not soft cheese. Apart from knowing it myself we asked the midwife and the hospital's pregnancy book said so as well, so it's safe to eat it.

You want to avoid fish. It is full of mercury and can harm your babies brain development. It does have good fat in it but the risk of mercury poisining is to high to risk it. You can get vitamina that have the good things that fish have but without the mercury. Look for DHA suppliments. A great person to talk to about all your prenatal questions is a Midwife. They have more time to really talk to you unlike a doctor. They are also great for labor. I prefer a Midwife for labor over a doctor as they really listen to you. You also do not have to delive with a Midwife to be able to see one. They are happy to do prenatals along with a doctor.

I loved my Midwife and I am sure you would also if you were interested. They are full of great info and really see you as a person and not just another sick person. (witch pergnancy is not a sickness)

If you have trouble finding one (if you are interested) do a Google search for local midwifes in your area. If you still do not find one then contact the closest one you can find and they should be able to help you find one closer.

Good luck with your baby and remember to stay away from the fish.

Answer 2

Fish is a great and healthy food to have while pregnant! Its a simple matter of what TYPE of fish to avoid like the large salt water fish that contain high levels of mercury. Fresh water fish like trout, catfish, fish sticks, flounder, salmon, craoker, and haddok are ok to eat. Tuna can be eaten in moderation (one serving a week). Large fish like shark, tile fish, swordfish, tuna steaks, sea bass, Halibut and other LARGE Saltwater Fish are known to contain high levels of methyl mercury, a substance that can potentially cause neurological damage when consumed in large amounts. Farm-raised trout and catfish, Pacific salmon, and fish sticks are safe. Shellfish (shrimp, crawfish, crab, etc)are also fine to eat while pregnant. Remember that all of these are to be well cooked, not raw or smoked.

Other foods to avoid are-

-Raw meats

-Raw chicken

-Raw eggs (Caesar salads and eggnog!!!)

-Soft cheeses, including Brie, Camembert, Mexican-style, and any other cheese that may be made with inadequately pasteurized milk, can harbor Listeria.

-Do not drink raw milk, or eat foods that contain unpasteurized milk.

-Pate

-Unwashed fruits & vegetables

-Foods & drinks that contain caffeine (limit or avoid!) tea, coffee, and colas

-Alcohol

-Saccharin (NutraSweet is preferable)

- Liver should be avoided whilst pregnant (including all pate) as is contains a high level of Vitamin A which can be very harmful to your unborn baby.

Anemia is common during pregnancy so you could look for other ways of increasing your vitamin A levels - remember to take your folic acid supplement!. Peanuts are also a healthy snack and should only be avoided if you are allergic to them.

Answer 3

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

• Foods containing caffeiene, high sugar, high salt, artificial sweeteners,
• Fish high in mercury content - limit your fish intake to 12 ounces per week and make sure that it is all fully cooked
• Don't consume any raw or undercooked foods since this increases your chances of infection and illness
• Avoid non pasterized food
• Foods high in nitrates like cold cuts, some shellfish
• All meats should be well done, no raw meats or shellfish
• Wash all vegetables and fruits.

Answer 4

Very often you will hear to avoid all fish because of the risk of mercury content. However, not all fish is high in mercury content. In fact, most saltwater fish is acceptable to eat while pregnant. Generally the most contaminated fish is from freshwater. There are however A handful of saltwater fish that do have higher mercury content that you want to avoid. A couple to mention are Shark, King Mackerel and Swordfish. Tuna is completely fine although Albacore tuna has a small risk:

"According to the FDA, pregnant and nursing women may eat up to 12 ounces weekly of seafood low in mercury, including salmon (farmed and wild), shrimp, canned light tuna, pollock, sardines, tilapia, and catfish. Because albacore (white) tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna, the FDA recommends that pregnant women limit albacore tuna to no more than 6 ounces a week, and include it in the 12-ounce limit."

"Fish caught for sport in rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams may also contain industrial pollutants that play havoc with a developing nervous system."

Source: http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/foods-to-avoid-when-youre-pregnant

What do you think most women who live on a coastal town eat? I was born, raised, and spent many many years living on a small fishing town on an island in Alaska, and of all of my friends that were pregnant and ate seafood, they have all had very happy, healthy babies (barring unrelated issues). But like I mentioned above, there still is some fish you want to avoid.

As far as seafood goes, just do some research and talk to your OB or Midwife. Fish is very healthy for you while you're pregnant if you're careful.

On a separate note/answer, you do NOT want to eat any raw fish, eggs (which includes uncooked doughs), meat, unwashed produce, unheated deli meats, or (commercial) unpasteurized dairy products. (I say commercial because I live on a farm with goats and drink unpasteurized goat milk all the time. Though we make sure to keep all of our milking ares, supplies, surfaces and tools pristinely clean. And our goats are kept in clean stables and pastures with fresh water and new food every feeding.)

The risk of eating any of previously mentioned foods is not only bacteria in general, but they have the risk of carrying Listeria, a very dangerous infection that can lead to miscarriage, birth defects, infection to newborn and preterm labor.

Source: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/listeria.html

Some lesser known things to avoid while pregnant are green teas, which are a metabolism booster, and actually can hinder your body from absorbing Folic Acid. You also want to avoid taking more than 10,000UI of vitamin A per day, as it is known to cause birth defects.

And above all, the obvious ones. Alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. Though there is some debate upon avoiding alcohol completely. The research done for women who drink 'in moderation' while pregnant is not very strong. Most women are under the impression that any alcohol is harmful for you while pregnant. Now I'm not going to say this is untrue because the research is not solid, however a glass of wine or champagne at a party is not likely going to cause any problems.

Sources: http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/FetalAlcoholSyndrome.html

http://courses.washington.edu/pbafadv/Meta-Analysis%20of%20alcohol%20consumption%20during%20pregnancy.pdf

Answer 5

There are some foods that you shouldn't eat when you're pregnant: * to avoid exposing yourself to the risk of food poisoning, or * because they're potentially harmful to your unborn baby. Listeria Listeriosis is a flu-like illness, which you can get from food that contains listeria bacteria. Although it's rare in the UK, listeriosis can cause stillbirth, miscarriage or severe illness in newborn babies.

You should avoid foods where high levels of listeria are occasionally found. For example: * Soft and blue-veined cheeses, such as camembert, brie and stilton. There's no risk of listeria from hard cheese such as cheddar, or from cottage cheese or processed cheese. * Pâté - all types of pâté, including vegetable pâté. * Some prepared salads, such as potato salad and coleslaw. * Ready-prepared meals or re-heated food, unless they're piping hot all the way through. == Campylobacter and salmonella are bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Campylobacter is found in: * raw meat and poultry, * unpasteurised milk, and * untreated water. Food poisoning from campylobacter can cause miscarriage and early (premature) labour. Salmonella is found in: * raw meat and poultry, * unpasteurised milk, and * raw eggs and raw egg products. Although salmonella food poisoning is unlikely to harm your baby, it's advisable to avoid foods that may contain salmonella. You can reduce your risk of getting campylobacter or salmonella food poisoning by taking the steps below. * Avoid foods containing raw or partially cooked eggs, such as home-made mayonnaise, and some mousses and sauces. You should only eat eggs if they're cooked until both the white and the yolk are solid. * Avoid unpasteurised dairy products. * Avoid drinking from a contaminated water supply. * Cook all meat and poultry thoroughly. Take extra care with products made from minced meat, such as sausages and burgers - make sure they're cooked until piping hot all the way through and no pink meat is left. * Take extra care with meat at barbeques, parties and buffets. Bacteria breed quickly on food that's left uncovered in a warm place. * Make sure that raw meat doesn't come into contact with other food (for example, in the fridge), particularly food that's already cooked, or food that will be eaten raw. Also, always remember to wash your hands after: * handling or touching raw meat, and * contact with animals. == Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite found in cat faeces. It can also be present in: * raw or undercooked meat, and * soil left on unwashed fruit and vegetables. Although rare, toxoplasmosis can occasionally pass to the unborn baby, which can cause serious problems. To reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis, you should avoid the following foods: * unwashed raw fruit and vegetables, * raw or undercooked meat, and * unpasteurised goats' milk or goats' cheese. You should also avoid contact with soil or faeces that might contain the toxoplasmosis parasite. Always wear gloves if you're gardening or changing a cat litter tray. If possible, ask someone else to do it for you. == While you're pregnant, make sure your diet doesn't include too much vitamin A. You do need some, but if too much vitamin A builds up in your body, it can harm your unborn baby. Eating a normal, well-balanced diet should give you all the vitamin A your body needs. Liver contains high levels of vitamin A, so you should avoid: * liver, and * liver products such as pâté. Check with your GP or midwife before you take any high-dose multivitamins or cod liver oil supplements - these may contain vitamin A. == When you're pregnant, you shouldn't eat too much of some types of fish. Oily fish is good for your health. However, you should limit how much you eat because it contains pollutants, such as dioxins and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Pregnant women should eat no more than two portions of oily fish a week. Examples of oily fish include: * fresh tuna (not canned tuna, which doesn't count as oily fish), * mackerel, * sardines, and * trout. Tuna also contains a high level of mercury (see below). You shouldn't eat more than two fresh tuna steaks, or four medium-sized cans (about 140g per can) of tuna a week. This works out at about six rounds of tuna Sandwiches or three tuna salads. == You should avoid eating some types of fish while you're pregnant. Some fish contain a high level of mercury, which can damage your baby's developing nervous system. You should avoid eating: * shark, * swordfish, and * marlin. You should also avoid eating raw shellfish. This will reduce your chances of getting food poisoning, which can be particularly unpleasant when you're pregnant. == The Department of Health advises that pregnant women, and women who are trying to conceive, should avoid drinking alcohol and should not get drunk. Heavy drinking during pregnancy is associated with low birth weight, and more serious problems such as foetal alcohol syndrome. However, if you do decide to drink alcohol while you are pregnant, you should limit the amount that you drink. The Department of Health and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists advise that pregnant women should not drink more than 1-2 units of alcohol once or twice a week. Binge drinking (drinking several units of alcohol in one session) should be avoided. == You should limit the amount of caffeine you have each day. Caffeine affects the way your body absorbs iron, which is very important for your baby's development. High levels of caffeine can result in a baby having a low birth weight, or even miscarriage. Caffeine occurs naturally in a range of foods, such as coffee, tea and chocolate. It's also added to some soft drinks and 'energy' drinks. It's important not to have more than 200mg of caffeine a day. 200mg is roughly equivalent to: * two mugs of instant coffee, * one mug of filter coffee, * two mugs of tea, * five cans of regular cola, or * four (50g) bars of plain chocolate (Milk Chocolate has less caffeine in it than in Dark Chocolate). Some cold and flu remedies also contain caffeine, so always check with your pharmacist before taking any medicines while you're pregnant.

Answer 6

You can eat anything whilst you are pregnant the only problem is losing the weight afterwards.

Answer 7

alcohol, cheese and liver

Answer 8

Meth, cigarettes, rock candy, glass, Birth Control, gasoline... think about it a little bit. You should also avoid too much caffiene, and energy drinks.

Answer 9

Hot Foods And Junk

Answer 10

Junk foods