I'm in my first trimester, and my family is giving me so many different lists of dos and don'ts for food. Can anyone provide a clear idea of what foods are generally advised not to eat during pregnancy, especially in an Indian context?
When my elders stopped me from eating papaya and pineapple, I felt a bit restricted but understood it's for safety. Also avoid half-cooked meats and street food.
My MIL and mother both warned me strictly against eating raw papaya, eggplant, and sesame seeds. While some are myths, avoiding raw papaya and outside food is definitely a safe bet.
My hospital dietician gave me a clear list: avoid raw papaya, pineapple, unpasteurized milk, and raw eggs. It's always best to ask your hospital staff for a customized food chart.
Haan na, there are so many food restrictions! Mainly avoid raw papaya, Chinese food with ajinomoto, and outside street food to prevent stomach infections.
Don't stress too much about food lists! Just stay away from raw papaya, mercury-rich fish, and sketchy street food. Everything else in moderation is mostly fine.
I recently had my baby and my doc told me to strictly avoid raw sprouts and unpasteurized cheese. Rest, I ate normal Indian home-cooked meals without any issues.
