
Well ladies, lets forget about all that damned freedom shall we! Pregnancy has more rules than a stimulus package. OK lets kick off the Spanish inquisition.
Fun! NOOOOOOOOOOooooo, lets deal with the good things you will miss if you are anything like me.
- Alcohol although lets not get totally carried away, my Mum had the odd wine carrying me and I turned out a fat little baby. However if you are tipsy the baby is probably unconscious (as it is smaller) Avoid.
- Coffee, Caffeine, Energy Drinks, this includes Redbull. Caffeine has been linked to miscarriage, birth defects and SIDS,
- Artificial Sweeteners You are going to have to read the label here. They are found in soft drinks, deserts, chewing gum and lollies. Avoid completely.
- Fish and Seafood Opinion varies a little here but my advice is to avoid it. Omega3 are excellent for the baby so I would consider supplements for this. If you are really determined to eat some fish research the possible mercury content and ensure it’s well cooked. Especially avoid sushi and sashimi.
- Chamomile and other herbal teas can have harmful effects on the baby
- Peanuts Eating these is thought to possibly make baby allergic, best to avoid
- Raw or undercooked meat Enough said.
- Soft cheeses, goats Cheeses, unpasturized milks or cheeses It hurts me to include camembert brie and blue veined.
- Liver No Pate for you. Vitamin A can be especially dangerous.
- Honey Actually its quite OK. But don’t feed it to the baby later as there is a small risk of infant botulism
- Deli Foods These are problematic because of listeria bacteria.
Processed and sliced meats salami, smoked meats are a NO NO. Skip any foods served from open containers. - Pre-prepared salads Eat fresh and make your own
- Uncooked eggs such as found in hollandaise sauce. Avoid.
Ok thats a big list.. I warned you your civil liberties would be grossly infringed ![]()
Eat carefully comrades.
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