Question 1

are cold drinks bad for pregnant women?

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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 2

is mint leafs bad for pregnant women?

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No: Mint has many beneficial properties for pregnancy including promoting digestion, relieving congestion and decreasing nausea.
Complications associated with mint consumption in pregnancy is tendency for heart burn.

Question 3

is star anise bad for pregnant women?

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Possibly: There is not enough evidence to confirm safety of star anise in pregnancy. Toxicity has been shown in infants. I would therefore avoid it while pregnancy

Question 4

is ponds clarant b3 face creme bad for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

No: active ingedients are Vit B and C--neither of which is bad!

Indulge!

Question 5

is sleeping on stomach bad for pregnant women?

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It may become: Uncomfortable as a pregnancy progresses. Side sleep is preferred in late pregnancy.

Question 6

is the jamaican black castor oil bad for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Caution: To use topically or ingest. Either way i would avoid the product.

Question 7

is ice-cream bad for pregnant women on their first trimester?

Accepted Answer

No problem!: Ice cream is no problem in pregnancy, as part of a balanced diet. Obviously it shouldn't be your only or main source of nutrition! Discuss details with your obstetrician or other provider managing your pregnancy. Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and baby!

Question 8

at what month a pregnant woman should'nt watch bad movies?

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It is up to her.: I personally don't like some types of movies -  so whether pregnant or not, I avoid watching things that are unduly upsetting.

Question 9

is a scary movie bad for a pregnant woman?

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Ok, this a shrink: Answering your question. Others may not agree but i don't think getting hyper ; terrified is particularly good for anyone. Why upset yourself- especially if you are pregnant ?  I found myself more emotional and upset by gross things when i was pregnant.

Question 10

what foods, pregnant women not allowed to eat?

Accepted Answer

Avoid: Avoid deli meats & imported soft cheeses (listeria), raw meat (steak tartar), raw fish(sushi), raw shellfish,  things made with raw eggs (salmonella), pate & refrigerated smoke seafood that is not subsequently cooked.  No unwashed vegetables or fruit. Avoid alcohol & caffeinated beverages. Avoid mecury. Fish with very high potential mercury levels: shark, swordfish, marlin & king mackerel.

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