First time pregnant... Do you question every thing you eat?

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My husband and I recently found out we are 9 weeks pregnant. We are so excited!! It's our first baby and we couldn't be more thrilled. Recently we went to get an ultra sound done and we both started crying seeing our little baby in my tummy. It was so surreal.

The not so fun part is that I'm nervous about everything I eat. Am I the only one? I google almost everything and read almost every label. I know cheeses, undercooked meats and raw seafood are among the things pregnant woman should stay away from, but what are some other things that are a big no no, and you question?

Thanks guys!

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I was at first. My dad is a doctor and I asked him if I really need to be that worried and he said no. Pretty much everything in moderation is fine.

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I did until probably 4 months.. Then I just stopped questioning everything lol

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I was uber paranoid and Googled everything that would pass my lips for the first 4 months. Now I'm a lot more lax.  I also know what I can or cannot have and most of the loopholes (have the deli guy make my paninis extra hot so deli meat is safe to eat).

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I still eat sushi, drink a glass of wine on occasion and eat cheeses, and fermented food/beverages.... moderation is the important part. Women in Japan don't worry about removing sushi and women in France aren't looked down on if they have a glass during pregnancy. It's honestly your own choice and judgement. Doctors simply aren't trained throughly enough in nutrition for me to take their scholarly advice on what to eat and not to eat... you will get a better answer by doing your own research IMO. Looking for articles and studies and then an opposing ones and making the best decision for you.

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I questioned EVERYTHING I wanted to eat at first. But now I'm 39 weeks and I'll eat whatever I want 😂😂

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38 weeks and I still question everything.  :/

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As long as the cheese is pasteurized it's fine, which is pretty much anything in the US. My doc gave me the go ahead on cold deli meat as well as long as it was from a reputable place and eaten with in 5 days. I stayed away from runny eggs and raw sushi.

First time pregnant... Do you question every thing you eat?

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