forbidden food in pregnancy

suhaina · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:27 PM

is any food item is forbidden in pregnancy..and can harm the baby?

sayyma · Nov 7th, 2009, 07:06 PM

vodka,

CorruptAngel · Nov 7th, 2009, 07:16 PM

some that I know are:

-Peanuts
-Caffeine(1 cup a day is fine though)
-Raw or partially cooked meat
-Half fried eggs
-Soft cheeses

AnjanaSaDil · Nov 8th, 2009, 03:42 AM

too much tuna and fish is bad too. to make up for it, you should be taking Omega 3 capsules (consult your doc)

Sahar02 · Nov 8th, 2009, 06:46 AM

- fish high in mercury (tho other fish are ENCOURAGED)
- soft cheeses
- deli meats
- any raw or undercooked foods
- excessive amounts of caffeine or sugar

E2050 · Nov 17th, 2009, 02:19 AM

I had heard that if you are pregnant then you should not eat papaya..but yea i dont have any idea why

if anyone know, plez let me know also

RupayHalwa · Nov 17th, 2009, 03:13 AM

Raw papaya (green / unripe papaya) contains an enzyme that can cause miscarriages in pregnancy. In some asian countries, when there is an unwanted pregnancy, the lady consumes raw papaya to cause an abortion.

I don't know if ripe papaya contains the same (or same amounts of this) enzyme, but if you want to be on the safe side, stay away from papaya.

It is possibly the same enzyme that is extracted from papaya and used in meat tenderizer.

midnighteyes · Nov 17th, 2009, 10:25 AM

^ wow didnt know that

mrsshy · Nov 20th, 2009, 06:17 AM

in the religious books it says eat dates during pregnancy but in our culture we classify this as gurum food - but i think after 7 8 months it is okay. do you think i am safe to eat dates in the first few months between 4 and 5 months?

RupayHalwa · Nov 20th, 2009, 08:32 AM

In the Quran is mentioned that Maryam was instructed to eat dates as sustenance when she was pregnant, so it's probably good to eat dates. I would disregard the garam factor.

Sahar02 · Nov 20th, 2009, 08:38 AM

I don't understand all this garam tanda stuff.

Iyla · Nov 20th, 2009, 08:49 AM

cut down on soft drinks and junk food eg chocs and chips etc.

eat loads of fruit/ veg. eat healthy food.

Mehnaz · Nov 20th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RupayHalwa

Raw papaya (green / unripe papaya) contains an enzyme that can cause miscarriages in pregnancy. In some asian countries, when there is an unwanted pregnancy, the lady consumes raw papaya to cause an abortion.

I don't know if ripe papaya contains the same (or same amounts of this) enzyme, but if you want to be on the safe side, stay away from papaya.

It is possibly the same enzyme that is extracted from papaya and used in meat tenderizer.

This is true. Same goes for Pineapples.

Sahar02 · Nov 20th, 2009, 08:58 AM

^ That's interesting, because many women experiencing fertility issues are encouraged to drink pineapple juice at certain points in their cycle, to aid in implantation.

Mehnaz · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:02 AM

You just have to be careful that it isn't raw and uncooked.

Sahar02 · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:09 AM

^ Raw pineapple is one of my favorites, but it's funny, in the first trimester I didn't want it at all. I guess it was for the best!

Mabrook · Nov 21st, 2009, 04:22 AM

liver

Sahar02 · Nov 21st, 2009, 08:14 AM

^ What? Why do we need to avoid that? People have been encouraging me to eat it -- especially cuz of the high iron content.

RupayHalwa · Nov 21st, 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahar02

^ What? Why do we need to avoid that? People have been encouraging me to eat it -- especially cuz of the high iron content.

Apparently Liver is specifically banned for pregnant ladies bcos it has a high concentration of Vitamin A which is bad for developing babies. All the UK dietary lists have this as a no no.

Sahar02 · Nov 21st, 2009, 08:40 AM

^ Good to know. Thanks.

So many rules!