Comments on: What Foods to Avoid when Pregnant

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:03:40 +0000

HI Gugulethu,
Alcohol shouldn’t be consumed when you are pregnant. A glass of wine every now and then is not going to hurt you or your baby. However those who drink too much alcohol have a higher risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. Too much alcohol during pregnancy may also result in foetal alcohol syndrome, which can cause facial deformities, heart problems, low birth weight and mental retardation.

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By: gugulethu

gugulethu — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:20:09 +0000

I’m a regular drinker of every weekend and I drink Savana since iv been pregnant i drink wine which is made up of grape and the doctor says i should not eat grapes.Which is what I hear,and is it normal to find everything around you having a wired smell?

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By: Leila

Leila — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:19:49 +0000

Can I eat dried sour figs? Do I need to wash them before eating? I never use too because it softens the skin…

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By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:34:46 +0000

I am currently pregnant with my 2nd and of course am concerned about what not to eat but as far as i can remember, with my 1st i ate and drank whatever i felt for and tried to rid my craving before it got so bad i binged, so from my personal experience…eat what you crave as long as its in moderation. my little girl is 100% healthy, no allergies, above average intelligence and a real little character, i also had a completely natural waterbirth with no complications at all nor did i have problems throughout the pregnancy. Do what you feel is right for you!

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By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:30:47 +0000

Hi Khanyisa, potatoes and oranges are okay to eat, as long as they are eaten in moderation. Remember that potatoes can cause constipation, and most pregnant woman suffer from this. So try to eat in moderation, and avoid when/ if you feel they are causing constipation.

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By: Khanyisa

Khanyisa — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:45:20 +0000

are potatoes and oranges ok to eat when pregnant, if so. how much should one eat each day?

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By: Cherese

Cherese — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:32:28 +0000

Hi Ladies,

My Gynea said live your life as you always have, swim, dance, cycle, colour your hair, eat sushi if you want to, eat biltong if you want to everything in moderation – he has been delivering babies for 40 years and says that things are over analysed in todays world!!

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By: Sego

Sego — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:09:09 +0000

we went out on a closing party at work and drank whisky that day, it was before I found out I was pregnant, will it harm my baby? since then I havent drank any alcohol. I am so scared!

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By: Editor

Editor — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:11:41 +0000

Hi Esme, we believe most food types are okay, only if enjoyed in moderation. The best answer if you are concerned about spicy foods would be to consult your gynaecologist or dietician.

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By: Esme

Esme — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:14:04 +0000

Hi, what about spicy food, e.g. Indian food?

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