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[caz81]

i was worried i have upset you, glad i have not dont be silly about ruining posts, this is interesting, i cant help but wonder if doctors do know what they are talking about as they are all telling us different things, if we listened to them all we would eat nothing at all!! xx

 

[IrishBaby1109]

I'm going to post a excerpt from a very widely respected page used by all prego's I know...let me dig it up!!

 

[caz81]

these are our guidelines:

re 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

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

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.
Vitamin A

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.
Fish to limit

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.
Fish to avoid

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.
Alcohol

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.
Caffeine

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.
Further information:

 

[caz81]

also on a random note, i LOVE Boston, been there a few times and it is sooo nice!! xxx

 

[IrishBaby1109]

Here is an excerpt from a USA page that a lot of people follow it's monitored by the FDA- Food & Drug Administration... I just think it's fascinating to see how strict some places are on certain things and other places have different worries...




Here is a list of foods to avoid during your pregnancy(taken from Babyzone).com

Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna
Fish are low in fat and high in protein and essential Omega-3 fatty acids, which makes most fish an excellent nutritional choice during pregnancy. But the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns pregnant women to avoid fish that have high methylmercury levels. Methylmercury is a chemical byproduct of industry that finds its way into lakes and oceans—and into some of the fish we eat. Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and even albacore tuna are some of the fish on the EPA watch list because they contain the highest methylmercury levels of any fish. (You can check with your local fish market for an up-to-date watch list, or visit the Federal Food and Drug Administration webpage for updates and changes.) Even women who are trying to conceive should avoid these fish, because mercury can lurk in the bloodstream for a year or more after it's ingested.

Shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish all have lower mercury levels and are considered safer to eat, but the EPA recommends that pregnant women limit their consumption of these fish to 12 ounces (two average meals) or less per week (canned albacore, or "white" tuna, which has more mercury than light tuna, should be limited to six ounces per week).

Raw or undercooked fish or meats
Sorry, no sushi! Raw meat, chicken, and fish can be contaminated by salmonella and other disease-carrying bacteria. To a healthy adult, these bacteria can cause mild but uncomfortable symptoms such as vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. But for a pregnant woman, they can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery.

To avoid bacteria contamination, store all meats and fish in the refrigerator at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook meats until an internal thermometer reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit (145 degrees Fahrenheit for steaks, veal, roasts, and lamb). When ordering out at a restaurant, ask for your hamburger or steak well-done. (Don't be afraid to send it back if it's still pink inside.)

The March of Dimes recommends cooking fish until it flakes easily with a fork and skipping the raw bar (oysters, clams, and mussels) entirely until after your baby is born. When cooking eggs, break the yolks and heat them until they are firm. Also watch out for foods that contain raw eggs, such as Caesar dressing or Hollandaise sauce.

Just as important is remembering to wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw or undercooked meats. You should also scrub down all utensils and cutting boards thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination.

Deli meats
Hold off on the roast beef and turkey sandwiches while you're pregnant. BabyZone expert Dr. Gerard M. DiLeo, MD, points out that deli meats can carry Listeria-causing bacteria, which can cause a potentially deadly infection that can cross to the placenta and sicken your baby. If you're craving a deli sandwich, heat the meat until it is steaming before you eat it.

Soft cheeses and unpasteurized milk and juices
Today, most milk products are pasteurized—heated up to a temperature that kills bacteria—before they are shipped to your local supermarket. But some milk and juice products, as well as soft cheeses such as brie, feta, gorgonzola, Camembert, and Roquefort, are unpasteurized. The bacteria in these foods and drinks can also cause Listeria. Read labels carefully and ask about the pasteurization status of the foods you order in restaurants.

Unwashed fruits and vegetables, salad bars, and raw vegetable sprouts
Washing fruits and vegetables before eating them is always a good idea, but it's especially important during pregnancy.

The March of Dimes suggests you steer clear of salad bars (and packaged spinach, lettuce, and so on), which can carry Listeria-causing bacteria. Pregnant women should forgo raw vegetable sprouts (such as alfalfa, clover, and radish) for the same reason.

Raw produce, like meat, can be host to dangerous bacteria. If you're not planning to cook a piece of fruit or a vegetable, a good rinse with warm water and/or soap will kill off most bacteria.

Caffeine
According to a Danish study appearing in the November 2005 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, "Pregnant women who drink eight or more cups of coffee a day may be at a higher risk of spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, or fetal deaths." Granted, medical opinion is still mixed on the subject of caffeine, with some experts (including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) reporting that there is no harm in drinking a very small amount (less than two cups) of coffee or other caffeinated beverages per day during pregnancy. As is the case with many things in life, moderation is key. To be on the safe side, you're better off sticking to decaf.

Alcohol
Alcohol is one beverage to avoid altogether while you're pregnant. Remember that every time you drink a beer or a glass of wine, your baby does, too—it passes right into the placenta. Significant prenatal exposure to alcohol can lead to a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which can impair your baby's growth and development and can cause permanent brain damage.

Herbal teas and remedies
Herbs are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not usually rigorously tested like prescription and over-the-counter medications. Certain herbs (such as mugwort, pennyroyal, and goldenseal) have been associated with the onset of uterine contractions. Even drinking herbal teas is a bad idea, because doctors don't know what effects they might have on an unborn child. For these reasons, stick to regular decaffeinated tea until after you deliver and consult your doctor before taking any herbal remedy.

Everything else in moderation
During your pregnancy, you're eating for two—but that doesn't mean you need double the amount of calories and fat in your diet. According to the University of Chicago Primary Care Group, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a pregnant woman calls for just 300 extra calories per day (the equivalent of a glass of orange juice and a bagel or a grilled chicken sandwich). Excess weight gain can not only make you feel more tired and achy during your pregnancy, but studies have found that women who put on more than the recommended weight are at higher risk of being obese later in life—especially if they fail to take off the weight after childbirth.

You don't have to deprive yourself of the foods you love during pregnancy. You can eat what you enjoy, provided that you take a few simple precautions for your health and for the health of your baby.

 

[caz81]

the strangest one is the herbal tea as here we are told it is a good thing and i have been drinking loads of it instead of regular tea, maybe i shouldnt now? xx

 

[ellie]

yes that is strange ... everything i've read suggests that moderate herbal teas are okay but you should be careful to avoid certain herbs (I guess in herbal medicine), oils etc - I found this site useful https://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/isitsafeto/herb&drugchart/
i guess things like raspberry leaf and other uterine stimulants should be avoided, but I reckoned that fruit teas and things like peppermint are fine moderately ... I've gone off peppermint and camomile though i guess just be careful! I loved herbal teas .... can't stomach them now for some reason ...
i've mostly become much more fussy than i was before i think ... also quite like cow's milk at the moment but hated it before!

 

[Zeri]

I don't HATE anything yet, but lately the smell of meat - e.g bacon, ground beef, sausages - turns me off. Still love chicken and tuna (in moderation) though.