How serious are you about your diet?

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So I know a few friends who still ate fish and drank sodas. I know one who even drank in the last trimester 😳 ( wasn’t a fiend) but I am curious to know how serious you take it?? I don’t eat fish but I’ll easy salmon. I drink about a soda a day and then water. Guess I’m kinda in the middle? But how serious are you about it??

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There is a lot of fish that is good for you and soda is fine in moderation 🤷🏼‍♀️ I won’t drink alcohol or eat the stuff that’s restricted because it’s just 9 months of my life and I’d rather be safe about it than take the tiny chance something could go wrong. Many doctors say a little alcohol is fine in the third trimester but my doctor practices on the side of caution. Aside from restricted foods, my diet hasn’t changed much from before pregnancy. I’ve always eaten on the healthier side, but I don’t deny myself sweets or fried food if I’m in the mood for it!

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I drink tea every day and have had lunch meat once in awhile. I eat fish (some fish is good) but have stayed away from sushi that’s not cooked. It’s all about balance! I definitely wouldn’t drink alcohol, but that’s just me.

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I don’t drink, but I still eat sushi on occasion, I don’t drink pop (I hate it), but I do drink tea!

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I crave fish and still eat smoked salmon and sushi from places that I trust.
I avoid lunch meat because it sits out in cases and just makes me uncomfortable.  But things in deli cases are my only big no at the moment.
I wash all veggies really well, I heat everything really well in the microwave.  I avoid heating or eating off of plastic and have limited my chemical exposure in hygiene products.
200 pregnant women a year get listeria, out of 4 million.  It is a very small risk and it can honestly be in almost anything.
I also have had a quarter to half glass of wine or cider a few times, though my body seems to have stopped craving it.

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I don’t drink any alcohol but I’ll still cook with it. Most of the alcohol should cook off, but it’s probably not 100% gone. As far as sugary beverages, I now drink a half glass instead of a full glass at dinner and try to limit it to just dinner. I don’t eat much candy now, but I don’t limit fruit at all even though I’m aware that there’s a lot of sugar in fruit. I limit coffee to one small cup a day. Guess I’m in the middle too!

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When my husband and I announced to my parents we’re expecting he opened up a $200 bottle of wine.  I had a glass because it was a friggin $200 bottle of wine.  
That being said I don’t drink and eat pretty healthy.  I love seafood and will happily eat it a few times a week.

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You need to be eating fish. Certain types of fish you should avoid, like canned tuna, but most fish (i.e. wild caught salmon) is really good for the baby. You need to do some basic research.

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I don’t drink alcohol, but I still drink soda and eat cooked fish.  I would eat cooked sushi too I just haven’t.

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I am not. I double check the list on ACOG and UKs health site but I am not going to over stress it. I am not doing drugs, not drinking alcohol, and attempt to eat healthy food when I can. Do what you can.

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Drinking is an easy no, I do have pop but on occasionally. And coffee I try but still hate it..... but tuna is the only thing i can eat and stomach for. Was told once a week is ok so once a week it is!

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