peanut butter

does anyone stay away from PB while pregnant? i get so many mixed reviews and my doc hasn't said anything good or bad about it.

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I'm not. I've embraced my PB loving ways!! Seriously, I try and have it once a week.

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nope... that's the only cravings I get is for PB. I don't have it too often (or at least try not to), but when I do I induldge. I actually read PB is good to have when you're pregnant b/c it has a lot of good nutrients.

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I live on pb..so much protein for you and baby.

if you're not allergic of course..enjoy!

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PB is totally fine when you're pregnant. It's babies and little kids that aren't supposed to eat it before they're 2 I think. But pregnant, eat it all you want.

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My Dr didn't say anything about PB or peanuts. I haven't had much only because it is one of those things I have been turned off by.

I was talking to my Mom about this just the other night and she said PB&Js were a staple for her during all of her PGs (apparently she had the same craving every time) Anyway, there are 7 of us and none of us are allergic to peanuts. Not very scientific, but that's how it worked out in our family

ETA: there was an article in American Baby (I think) this month that said eating peanuts and PB during PG can increase the chance of your child having a peanut allergy.

Message edited 11/6/2008 10:36:25 AM.

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It's perfectly fine, although I haven't indulged much in my favorite food, just because I haven't wanted it.

Although, at my Mommy Class given at my OB's office, the nurse did say that some Drs. will tell you once you enter the 3rd trimester to stay away from products that contain peanuts, and if you are going to breastfeed, to stay away from them as well until you are finished breast feeding.

So, as with most things, there are mixed schools of thoughts on Peanut Butter and peanut products. Some people follow them, and others don't.

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I sure hope not because I have been eating PB pretty much on daily basis...loving it!

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I'm avoiding it due to the link to asthma in children when eaten during pregnancy.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114901.php

In moderation I am sure it's fine, but I personally won't be eating it every day, and I used to pre-PG.

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I love it but have not touched it. My DH has asthma/allergies, and I read enough to convince me that it's an extra precaution I could take to prevent asthma/allergies in my child due to the family history. My dr didn't believe the connection, but I had to go with my gut on it and stay away.

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Posted by NinaLemon

I was talking to my Mom about this just the other night and she said PB&Js were a staple for her during all of her PGs (apparently she had the same craving every time) Anyway, there are 7 of us and none of us are allergic to peanuts. Not very scientific, but that's how it worked out in our family

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I have PB pretty often. I put it on bananas & apples and of course, I have PB&J sandwiches a couple of times a week.

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Posted by Goobster

Posted by NinaLemon

I was talking to my Mom about this just the other night and she said PB&Js were a staple for her during all of her PGs (apparently she had the same craving every time) Anyway, there are 7 of us and none of us are allergic to peanuts. Not very scientific, but that's how it worked out in our family

The studies seem to say that if you have a family hsitory of asthma or allergies, then eating PB during pg/BF might lead your child to develop that as well. Not so much for families without any history.

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I had a friend of mine that ate fluffanutters (sp) during her entire preganancy and her son was born with a peanut allergy... so I try to stay away from it... just in case it does have a link

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If you have a family history of nut allergies, I'd consider staying away. Otherwise, you should be fine. I eat peanut butter most days. I won't have it while BFing, but I feel comfortable eating it during pregnancy.

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I love my PB!!! I can't have cold cuts, so what else can I eat. I only have it once to twice a week.

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I had lots of PB on my sundaes while pregnant

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yes - only b/c it gives me the worst heartburn... but so do most things.

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I eat PB all the time.

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A friend of mine ate PB every day of her preg and her daughter has a peanut allergy. I love it and try to avoid it, but it is impossible, especially since my lunch options are are slim -- no soup (too much sodium) or cold cuts! I eat it 2x a week

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I havent wanted it since I have been pregnant actually... so I decided just to stay away based on the stuff Ive read.