Question 1

is eating plums during pregnancy okay?

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Plums are a : Healthy food you can eat during pregnancy. However, plum juice can have a higher sugar content then plums - so use should be judicious.

Question 2

can i eat basil seeds during pregnancy?

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Limited intake: Some of the oils of herbals can stimulate the uterus and cause contractions.  You're probably better off adding some basil to meals instead of ingesting large amounts of it.

Question 3

can i eat sunflower seeds during pregnancy?

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If fine before preg.: If a woman was doing fine while eating sunflower seeds before pregnancy, then she should do just as well while eating sunflower seeds during and after pregnancy.

Question 4

is it okay to have cinnamon during pregnancy?

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Yes: Cinnamon is fine.

Question 5

if you don't spot during pregnancy is that okay?

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Yes: That is a good thing.  Vaginal bleeding is not expected during pregnancy

Question 6

is it okay to eat carrots during during pregnancy?

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Yes, definitely: Very high levels of vitamin a such as in supplements of retin a (tretinoin) type medications are associated with birth defects.  However, no normal amount carrot consumption could cause any problems.  In general, eating lots of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy is a great idea.

Question 7

would if be okay to lose body fat during pregnancy?

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Wt loss: There are recommendations for the proper amount of weight to gain during pregnancy, however there are women who are overweight during their pregnancy who can lose weight and not affect the fetus.  It is not advised however to diet or try to lose weight in pregnancy as there can be adverse outcomes.

Question 8

during pregnancy is it okay to have balsamic vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Know of no: contraindications to eating balsalmic vinegar during pregnancy (except it could affect blood sugar levels if diabetic and pregnant).

Question 9

is it okay to jump during a workout class during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The exception would be if you have shown signs of preterm labor or if you have reached that point in pregnancy where your stomach is large enough that it has a mind of it's own, i.e., it goes up while you're going down and vice versa.  That can be very painful and potentially tear or strain sensitive tissue.  But your baby is well-protected in the ultimate bomb shelter.

Question 10

would if be okay to have local anaesthesia during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are some medications that can have an effect on the unborn child. Local anesthetics should not be one of them when used correctly. Discuss your condition with your provider before any procedure and talk about the risks.

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