The do's and don'ts

Hello, Im going to be joining you all here. I am a very regular poster in hiding for the time being and I have a few questions.
So basically what CAN'T I do? And can I have diet coke? I know stupid questions but I just dont know. I have stalked this board and read so much that I forgot it all. TIA.

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Congratulations!!! And welcome!!

This site is very helpful: FDA Pregnancy site It lists all about food safety and I like it better than "opinion" sites.

I also find this site helpful for symptoms and terms and tips on excercsie and health and info on fetal development: American Pregnancy Org


The basics: no diet coke because of the aspartame, limit caffeine to 300mg or less/day (I drank none for first 20 weeks), no unpasteurized cheeses, no sushi, no alcohol, no cold cuts (unless you heat them to steaming).

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Great sites, Thank You very much. I still cant believe it.

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Congratulations!!!!!

I am still a bit lost when it comes to the dos and don'ts except for the very obvious ones like no boozing and smoking!

I would venture to say that diet coke is a no-no because of the sweetener, I still have a regular fountain coke from time to time. Lemonade is my new best friend. The citrus helps with my morning sickness.

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Honestly, a lot of girls get carried away with the whole "don't do this" lists and what not.

Everything in moderation, that is the key.

If once a week, a diet coke makes your day, have it.

If there is nothing to eat but turkey cold cuts, eat them, just try to eat them from reputable places and not every single day.

A hot dog, is not going to hurt the baby, it is summer, eat one.

A glass of wine in your 2nd or 3rd trimester is not going to make your baby an alcoholic.

a piece of fresh mozzarella is delicious, do not deprive yourself.

And for god sakes, cookie dough ice cream is as good as it gets!!!

congrats!

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congrats!!!

I really think it depends on your doc. Mine is very conservative, I have not had sushi, hot dogs, cold cuts, diet soda, lamb, fresh mozz, alcohol, deli salads, caffeine, tuna hmmm can't think of anything else right now. best thing to do is try to get a list from your doc asap.

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DO what your doctor tells you. every doctor is different.

DON'T do what other people tell you is okay or not okay. they are not your doctor.

that's the rule i live by.

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i agree
the FDA site is much better than "opinion" sites

being that it is my first pregnancy, I'm trying to do everything right - Maybe im too cautious but I cant help it

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I had half a mimosa today so I would say diet coke would be fine

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Posted by browneyedgirl

Posted by Goldi0218

Posted by browneyedgirl

DO what your doctor tells you. every doctor is different.

DON'T do what other people tell you is okay or not okay. they are not your doctor.

that's the rule i live by.

I love you. We shall raise our bi-partisan children together in complete harmony. Like Carville and Matalin. Like Schwarzenegger and Shriver. G-d bless America!

--although i have no idea who carville and matalin are!

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