Things we are not allowed - Page 4

Emerald87 · Apr 7th, 2012, 19:52 PM

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Originally Posted by caggimedicine

It does make you wonder how the human race has survived before this list was ever drawn up doesn't it?! I wouldn't take all of them too seriously.

Yes, but in the past complications and miscarriage rates were higher.

Emerald87 · Apr 7th, 2012, 19:55 PM

It may be just the "paranoid pregnant ladies" that are strict but I, for one, am not taking any chances. When you experience a loss it changes your entire perspective. I think if women choose to avoid all these things, they should be respected for their choice rather than mocked for being "overly paranoid".

EDIT: Not just those who have had a loss, also those who have been TTC for years or have other reasons of being cautious

linzay55 · Apr 7th, 2012, 20:20 PM

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Originally Posted by caggimedicine

It does make you wonder how the human race has survived before this list was ever drawn up doesn't it?! I wouldn't take all of them too seriously.

Yes, but in the past complications and miscarriage rates were higher.

From just googling, I don't think this statement is accurate. Reported miscarriages have gone up since 1970 but stillbirths have gone down because of prenatal care. Not from avoiding tuna or coffee........

Emerald87 · Apr 7th, 2012, 20:41 PM

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Originally Posted by caggimedicine

It does make you wonder how the human race has survived before this list was ever drawn up doesn't it?! I wouldn't take all of them too seriously.

Yes, but in the past complications and miscarriage rates were higher.

From just googling, I don't think this statement is accurate. Reported miscarriages have gone up since 1970 but stillbirths have gone down because of prenatal care. Not from avoiding tuna or coffee........

Ah, Dr. Google, when are you ever wrong?

Sombra · Apr 7th, 2012, 21:34 PM

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Originally Posted by caggimedicine

I've quit smoking, alcohol and caffeine, and am eating a lot more fruit and vegetables... but i'm damned if i'm going to restrict myself any more than that.

Do you mind if I ask what helped you to quit smoking...besides knowing you're pregnant of course. I am 5 weeks today and am ashamed to say I have not been able to quit completely YET. I have cut back as far as I can at the moment and am going for acupuncture starting Tuesday. Just need some advice/support from someone who understands.

mamawananotha · Apr 7th, 2012, 21:38 PM

I was told by my OB that she went to eat raw sushi throughout her own pregnancy because she trusted the place and knew it was fresh and handled in the most sanitary way. If she ate it, I'll eat it from a place that I trust when the craving hits.

Peanuts are fine, though I can see how some with family histories of severe peanut allergies would be more cautious.

I was told 1 cup of coffee or black tea is fine per day for caffeine.

Don't stress about the restrictions, just use good judgement about moderation and sanitation.

bexxc · Apr 7th, 2012, 21:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerald87

It may be just the "paranoid pregnant ladies" that are strict but I, for one, am not taking any chances. When you experience a loss it changes your entire perspective. I think if women choose to avoid all these things, they should be respected for their choice rather than mocked for being "overly paranoid".

it took us 22 agonizing months to conceive this precious little miracle and if there's anything i can do to keep everything progressing as normal, i'm damn well going to do it! so i'm with you. i'm not paranoid. i'm careful.

gretavon · Apr 7th, 2012, 21:47 PM

Apparantly im not allowed to have a BM. *rimshot*

bexxc · Apr 7th, 2012, 21:48 PM

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Apparantly im not allowed to have a BM. *rimshot*

hahaha! yeah...i've had a couple instances of that myself!

thestarsfall · Apr 7th, 2012, 22:22 PM

I think what happens with the guidelines is that it is stated to avoid too much of something and then that gets pushed further and further until it becomes "avoid all together or die" kinda mentality. I did a couple of internet searches and some articles will list fish as an avoiding thing but then if you look into it further it is only certain types that are high in mercury to avoid totally and then others to limit your consumption. But the articles are lumping all the fish together as avoid.

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Emerald87 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,237	It may be just the "paranoid pregnant ladies" that are strict but I, for one, am not taking any chances. When you experience a loss it changes your entire perspective. I think if women choose to avoid all these things, they should be respected for their choice rather than mocked for being "overly paranoid". EDIT: Not just those who have had a loss, also those who have been TTC for years or have other reasons of being cautious

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mamawananotha Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 155	I was told by my OB that she went to eat raw sushi throughout her own pregnancy because she trusted the place and knew it was fresh and handled in the most sanitary way. If she ate it, I'll eat it from a place that I trust when the craving hits. Peanuts are fine, though I can see how some with family histories of severe peanut allergies would be more cautious. I was told 1 cup of coffee or black tea is fine per day for caffeine. Don't stress about the restrictions, just use good judgement about moderation and sanitation.

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gretavon Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: orig.germany now texas Posts: 1,692	Apparantly im not allowed to have a BM. rimshot

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thestarsfall Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 363	I think what happens with the guidelines is that it is stated to avoid too much of something and then that gets pushed further and further until it becomes "avoid all together or die" kinda mentality. I did a couple of internet searches and some articles will list fish as an avoiding thing but then if you look into it further it is only certain types that are high in mercury to avoid totally and then others to limit your consumption. But the articles are lumping all the fish together as avoid.

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