What habits should I kick?

Question

So I just got my BFP today, and umong other things, what I should stop doing is on my mind. Since TTC, I switched to half-caf coffee because I know caffeine is not so good, but I NEED my coffee lol Is caffeine something I should quit completely? Also I know sushi is not good, but I've read that certain types of sushi/seafood are safe. And lunch meat, unpasteurized cheese and the list goes on. What are some BIG no-no's that I should make sure I quit? (Other than the obvious: alcohol)

Answer

Caffeine: fine in moderation (200mg max/day)

Deli meats: fine of cooked properly (that's why they recommend nuking it first)

Sushi: cooked sushi Only

Avoid Unpasteurized items (certain soft cheeses, juices) 
 
Avoid Swordfish, shark, tilefish (high levels of mercury)

Avoid Nitrate rich foods (usually pork items)  inconclusive studies link nitrates to brain tumors and diabetes

Avoid crunches or ab exercises that twist (example Russian twists)

After first trimester you'll want to avoid sleeping on your back (blocks main blood supply to baby, you'll start to feel dizzy if you're on your back too long)

Add: lots of fruit and veggies and protein! Most docs recommend eating snacks/ small meals throughout the day to keep blood sugar levels stable. I notice if I don't eat for an extended period of time my hands start to get shaky.

Exercise (though practice proper rest cycles in between and drink lots of water) and don't add something that your not used to (ex: don't run a marathon or start lifting weights if you don't do that already)

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My dr said coffee is fine, but only a cup a day if it's strong. I actually haven't wanted coffee at all so far, which is strange. I used to drink like 5 or 6 cups a day before. The taste isn't good to me anymore. Lunchmeat my dr said is also fine, but just heat it up first. Like until it's steaming, to kill any bacteria that may be there. Obviously alcohol and cigarette ares a no no. She told me to stay away from undercooked meats, and runny eggs and cheeses the most. Make sure your meat is cooked really really well, even if you are cooking it.

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I got told I can drink weak coffee but only 2 cups a day but I don't drink alcohol or smoke or take any medication ie paracetamol ect if I get headaches raw eggs and raw fish is a no no too but that's not a problem for me

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Your allowed 200 mg of caffeine daily. I cut it out completely until I was 20 weeks just to be super safe, but you don't have to. You can also have deli meats and hot dogs as long as they're heated before you eat them!! I don't know about the sushi... I don't like it so it wasn't an issue for me. Haha

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