First pregnancy here and everyone at ghar keeps telling me alag alag things to avoid. Im so confused now matlab what to actually skip. Can you all share a proper list?
Because of my PCOS history, my doctor was very strict about avoiding high-mercury fish and raw sprouts which can carry bacteria. You should also stay away from unpasteurized milk and too much caffeine. Just take it one step at a time and focus on freshly cooked homemade food.
Beta, during these months, avoid eating very 'garam' foods like raw papaya, pineapple, and excessive sesame seeds. Always eat fresh ghar ka khana and avoid stale food from the fridge. If you suffer from mild gas or acidity, drink a little warm cumin water instead of taking random pills.
Basically, anything that actually tastes amazing feels like it's on the ban list right now! But seriously, stay away from raw papaya, pineapple, raw eggs, and unpasteurized cheese. I'm just counting down the days till I can eat a huge plate of sushi again!
I just delivered last month, and throughout my pregnancy, my doctor strictly told me to avoid raw papaya and eggplant in the first trimester. Also, make sure any meat or eggs you eat are fully cooked, no half-boiled stuff. It is better to stick to simple, steaming hot ghar ka khana.
When I was pregnant, I felt so protective of my baby that I completely stopped eating outside Chinese food because of the MSG and ajinomoto. I also avoided raw seafood and half-cooked meats completely. It was hard to control my cravings, but looking at my healthy baby now, every sacrifice was worth it.
