Question 1

is it safe to eat fish n shrimps in pregnancy? i'm 17weeks

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fresh water fish and shrimp. Fish and shrimps from fish tank may have mercury and not ideal in pregnancy

Question 2

can i eat shrimp while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The fda and epa both say women can eat up to 12 ounces of seafood per week, but other studies have shown eating more doesn't do harm.  Just try to limit this to low mercury containing seafood such as shrimp, crab, salmon, catfish, and tilapia.

Question 3

can u eat poppyseeds while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

The amount of : Morphine from poppy seeds can vary remarkably. As a result the federal institute for risk assessment  (germany) has recommended that pregnant women not eat poppy seeds.

Question 4

can u eat watermelon during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can  Everything in moderation as they say.

Question 5

can u eat chinese food while ur pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many pregnant women in china. They eat too.

Question 6

can my wife have vicks drop sweet as my wife is 14 week pregnant or can u advice me cough sweet to eat?

Accepted Answer

Is ok: Any of the over the counter cough drops are fine.  If she has a fever - green or yellow mucous she should see her physician

Question 7

wat does it mean wen u have gain weight but u barely eat? could u b pregnant and not know it and still get ur mense iregularly?

Accepted Answer

Regular periods: Regular monthly periods of normal duration and amount tend to preclude pregnancy as a cause for  weight gain. You can always run a pregnancy test to be certain that it is negative. It may not be how often you eat, rather how much and when.

Question 8

i'm pregnant first time i'm 7 weeks and when i wake up my stomach feels like it's on fire can u tell my why? is it because i need to eat or what?

Accepted Answer

Probably acid reflux: Acid reflux is very common in pregnancy, especially towards the later stages.  But even women who are early in their pregnancy can be bothered by it.  The thinking is that the hormonal changes in pregnancy cause the 'valve' that allows food into the stomach to relax.  Early in the morning, when you are lying flat and with an empty stomach, the acid comes up into your oesophagus and irritates it.

Question 9

can i eat hummus while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hummus is a healthy food.  Good to eat when pregnant.

Question 10

it is ok to let baby eat shrimp?

Accepted Answer

Not before 1: Infant's should not eat seafood until after their first birthdays. It is one of those food categories like nuts and honey that for various reasons (this being highly allergenic) should not be given before they turn 1 year old.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Can u eat shrimp while pregnant

A member asked:

Is it safe to eat fish n shrimps in pregnancy? i'm 17weeks

A member asked:

Can i eat shrimp while pregnant?

A member asked:

Can u eat poppyseeds while pregnant?

A member asked:

Can u eat watermelon during pregnancy?

A member asked:

Can u eat chinese food while ur pregnant?

A member asked:

Can my wife have vicks drop sweet as my wife is 14 week pregnant or can u advice me cough sweet to eat?

A member asked:

Wat does it mean wen u have gain weight but u barely eat? could u b pregnant and not know it and still get ur mense iregularly?

A member asked:

I'm pregnant first time i'm 7 weeks and when i wake up my stomach feels like it's on fire can u tell my why? is it because i need to eat or what?

A member asked:

Can i eat hummus while pregnant?

A member asked:

It is ok to let baby eat shrimp?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?