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 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 3

is drinking hot water good for a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Food Myths: There is no 'good' or 'bad' to drinking hot water or not when one is pregnant.

Question 4

is it good for pregnant woman to drink cold water?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women can: Drink warm or cold beverages. 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/. Room temp water is optimal.

Question 5

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! :)

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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 6

is vagisil good for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

If yeast: Vagisil is a commonly used safe option for pregnant women suffering from a vaginal yeast infection.

Question 7

is eggplant good for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Good for most but...: Eggplant is a relatively healthy food, but it is a member of the nightshade family and some people do not tolerate foods from this family well- they can cause arthritis and stomach upset in some. But eggplant is a good source of vit k, magnesium, potassium, molybdenum etc. As well as phytonutrients like chlorogenic acid. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=22 for more info.

Question 8

is almond milk good for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Almond milk is very nutritious. It is a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals and omega 3 fatty acids. Pregnant women can drink it liberally. Choose organic if possible. See http://www.Fitday.Com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/almond-milk-what-is-it-and-is-it-good-for-you.Html 
it is easy to make your own! see http://everydaypaleo.Com/homemade-almond-milk/.

Question 9

is guava herbs good for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Guava is a fruit not: A herb. Guava can be eaten during pregnancy with one caveat. They should be well washed prior to peeling. There may be toxoplasmosis or listeriosis (as well as other parasites/ bacteria) on the peel. These can enter the food when it is cut. This info is per the american pregnancy association.

Question 10

is "quinoa pasta" good for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

High protein: Quinoa pasta is high in protein and low in gluten, so it may be a good choice for the gluten sensitive. Like all pastas, it is a bit high in carbohydrates.

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