Question 1

can pregnant women eat crab legs?

Accepted Answer

Crabs are fine, must: Be cooked . Their mercury level is low. Avoid any shellfish that are raw or undercooked. Do not eat any shellfish harvested during a red tide or when there are similar algae problems. Avoid any fish or shellfish that are obtained from areas near industrial pollution. Avoid smoked seafood. Avoid mecury.

Question 2

can pregnant women eat crab legs and clams/muscles?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Avoid any shellfish that are raw or undercooked. Do not eat any shellfish harvested during a red tide or when there are similar algae problems. Avoid any fish or shellfish that are obtained from areas near industrial pollution. Avoid smoked seafood. Avoid mecury. Fish with very high potential mercury levels: shark, swordfish, marlin & king mackerel, big eye & ahi tuna & orange roughy. & tilefish.

Question 3

why can't pregnant women eat crab?

Accepted Answer

Mercury: Crabs and other shellfish are scavengers.  They tend to eat dead fish that drop to the bottom.  The fish that died had acquired a lifetime of heavy metals and is now eaten by the shellfish.  This tends to concentrate heavy metals in the shellfish.  The most worrisome heavy metal is Mercury.    For this reason, it is recommended that you limit your intake during pregnancy.  Best wishes!

Question 4

can you eat crab legs at 10 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Crab legs: As long as you do not over indulge it should be fine. Enjoy

Question 5

is it okay to eat crab legs during pregnancy? i'm 6 months 1 week and craving crab legs

Accepted Answer

Go for it!: No problem, go for it, it's better than an ice cream craving during pregnancy and healthier.

Question 6

is it safe for the baby for pregnant women to elevate their leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Elevating one's legs during pregnancy can help with swelling. During the later stages of pregnancy it is common to have swelling bilaterally in the lower legs, both elevation and compression stockings may help.

Question 7

are lysol wipes dangerous for pregnant women? i'm use to using them and have not been wearing gloves, even wiped my leg with one after spilling some sauce on it. is this dangerous for the fetus? 13 weeks

Accepted Answer

Lysol: No. They are safe, but you should still wear gloves to protect your skin while using them. Your fetus will be fine. These wipes are not known to cause birth defects.

Question 8

what test(s) do doctors run to rule out pulmonary embolism in a pregnant woman? 20 gs wks, no leg pain, shortness of breath, cough and chest pain for 4 days after long distance traveling.

Accepted Answer

Arterial: blood gasses. If normal, you are ok

Question 9

i am pregnant women with 21 weeks having blood pressure 106/73. my legs are swollen . is my blood pressure normal or not?  thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Looks great!: Hopefully it will stay that good the WHOLE time! Good luck! Keep your legs elevated when you can.  Do NOT wear flip flops-only good supportive shoes that you are less likely to trip! Keep knees higher than hips when sitting!

Things to look out for: sudden VERY HIGH BP (&gt;140/90), with swelling of hands, face, and feet that doesn't go away after sleeping, perhaps a bad headache--see your OB ASAP!

Question 10

salutations, is sleeping on the side with a pillow between the legs a useful practice also for males to improve the state of hemorrhoids (circulation, deflation of the veins, etc.) or only for pregnant women? should it also be used during daytime?

Accepted Answer

: That position for sleeping is no better or worse than sleeping supine or prone. It depends on one's comfort and preference.

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What test(s) do doctors run to rule out pulmonary embolism in a pregnant woman? 20 gs wks, no leg pain, shortness of breath, cough and chest pain for 4 days after long distance traveling.

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I am pregnant women with 21 weeks having blood pressure 106/73. my legs are swollen . is my blood pressure normal or not? thanks in advance.

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Salutations, is sleeping on the side with a pillow between the legs a useful practice also for males to improve the state of hemorrhoids (circulation, deflation of the veins, etc.) or only for pregnant women? should it also be used during daytime?

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