My first trimester just started and I am getting scared before eating anything. Every elder has a different avoid list, from papaya to Chinese to cold drinks. What did you actually stop having?
Beta elders will tell you avoid papaya and pineapple and all, in moderation its usually fine but excess raw papaya log avoid karte hain. Main cheez to bahar ka khana aur raw stuff hai. Baaki doctor se confirm karlo.
On top of the usual avoid list, i had to watch sugar closely because of gestational diabetes. So sweets and too much rice were limited for me. Your restrictions might differ, follow your own doctor's diet.
No alcohol, no smoking, limit chai coffee, avoid raw stuff and street food that could cause infection. Other than that i ate normally. Dont fall for every random list, ask your doctor what applies to you.
Honestly the no list isnt expensive to follow, just cut street food, raw things and alcohol. Home cooked fresh food is best and cheapest. Saved money and stayed safe both.
My gynac told me to avoid raw or undercooked meat and eggs, unpasteurised milk, raw papaya and pineapple in excess, too much caffeine, and obviously alcohol and smoking. Also high mercury fish. Wash fruits well too.
