Question 1

can pregnant woman use icy hot on their back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is not a problem applying external heat rubs for control of muscular pain during pregnancy.  Icyhot has a strong odor.  Try a brand called biofreeze- i think it is better!

Question 2

is it safe for a pregnant woman to go out in hot weather? when is the temperature considered too hot or too cold? thank you! :)

Accepted Answer

Safe: The outside temperature is not going to affect a fetus located inside a woman's uterus. The woman's body temperature will work to keep the internal environment a stable temperature. Think of the millions of women who are pregnant and very very hot or very cold areas of the world. They do just fine.

Question 3

can pregnant women use icy got to relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

Sure: It does not work well but it is safe for use.

Question 4

are cold drinks bad for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Cold Drinks are : Not bad for pregnant women. However, the teachings of traditional chinese medicine encourage drinking fluids that are close to your body temperature for optimum health.

Question 5

can pregnant women eat uncooked hot dogs?

Accepted Answer

UncookedorUnheated?: You should not eat any raw meat, fish, or eggs if you are pregnant. However, most packaged hot dogs have been previously cooked, and can be eaten unheated, provided they have been properly refrigerated and are not past their expiration date.  Check label - should state: "fully cooked." most hot dogs contain a lot of calories, fat, and additives, so they're not the healthiest food, esp if pregnant.

Question 6

is cold water good for a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

TCM: From a traditional chinese medicine standpoint, the healthiest way to drink water is a room temperature. The concepts are a little complex ; come from the perspective of eastern medicine. See: http://universaltcm.Wordpress.Com/education-information/cold-foods-cold-drinks-caused-health-problems/.

Question 7

why is it so easy for a pregnant woman to get the cold & flu?

Accepted Answer

Myth: pregnancy is not a disease state and pregnant women have no more risk than the general population unless the pregnancy is impaired.

Question 8

are the cold cut subs from subway healthy for pregnant women.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely. These meals contain protein, carbohydrates, fates , vitamins and nutrients that nurture your body and baby.

Question 9

what would be the most common medicines that a pregnant woman can take for the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Need to consult with your OB doctor, but non-medicated things such as saline irrigation should be safe

again, check with your OB office. Most have a list of medications that can be safely taken in pregnancy.

Question 10

can pregnant woman drink hot water?

Accepted Answer

TCM: From a traditional chinese medicine standpoint, the healthiest way to drink water is a room temperature. The concepts are a little complex ; come from the perspective of eastern medicine. See: http://universaltcm.Wordpress.Com/education-information/cold-foods-cold-drinks-caused-health-problems/.

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