Newly pregnant and honestly scared of eating the wrong thing. Im only about 6 weeks and dont know the food do's and donts yet. Can you all share what you avoided in the early days?
I completely avoided raw eggs and unwashed salads during my first trimester because I was so paranoid. Did anyone else feel scared to even eat outside food during the first 12 weeks? It is so stressful.
The general medical consensus is to avoid raw meat, raw seafood, unpasteurized dairy, and raw sprouts due to listeria risk. Also, limit your caffeine intake to one small cup a day. Always follow your gynac's specific dietary advice above all else.
Say goodbye to raw sushi and half-boiled eggs for a bit! 😭 Also, avoid raw papaya and pineapple as they can cause contractions. Keep it simple and stick to well-cooked Indian meals.
Honestly, just avoid anything raw or unpasteurized because you really don't want food poisoning when you are already exhausted and nauseous. I missed my half-boiled eggs so much, but it's just a few months.
Along with raw foods, try to limit high-sugar foods and refined flour (maida) from the start. I developed gestational diabetes later, and looking back, I wish I had been more careful with sweet cravings in my early weeks.
Haan, raw papaya aur pineapple toh bilkul mat khana, elders also advise against it. Aur haan, bahar ka khana aur chinese food bhi thoda avoid karo because of MSG and infection risks.
Please be very careful in the first trimester. Avoid raw papaya, pineapple, unpasteurized milk, and raw sprouts completely. Always make sure your food is fully cooked at home, and wash your veggies twice.
