Question 1

is it safe to consume drinking chocolate during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

As long as: U are not diabetic and in moderation, and as long as your wt gain is not excessive but you should ask your OB to make sure it is ok with your ob.

Question 2

i was wondering are breakfast drinks okay to drink while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Not sure exactly what breakfast drinks refers to. If you mean juice, coffee and other normal things people drink at breakfast then there are not restrictions.

Question 3

is drinking ice water during pregnancy safe? im currently 34weeks

Accepted Answer

Of course!: preferably the water should be spring or drinking water, not from a lake, pond, or well etc.  Make sure it is sanitary to drink or there may be risk of parasites/bacteria.

Question 4

is drinking epsom salt while pregnant safe?

Accepted Answer

No: Epsom salts are for bathing or soaking in, not drinking.  While the properties of epsom salt can be found in other medications, definitely it is not safe to drink, nor is it intended to be drunk.  If someone you know has ingested it, i recommended calling your local poison control.

Question 5

is drinking milk tea safe during pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Moderation.: Try to avoid or moderate caffeine use in pregnancy. Watch for calories adding up w milk tea.

Question 6

can drinking caffeine cause my baby to have any defects? how much caffeine is safe durin pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Drinking excessive amounts of coffee may lead to a miscarriage. Two hundred milligrams of coffee is recommended during pregnancy. Thats about the equivalent of 2 cups of tea or coffee

Question 7

is 137 high for glucose reading after having 2 cups of coffee with sugar and a instant breakfast drink ? should i be concerned ? or see my dr?

Accepted Answer

OK: Bs less than 140 after a meal is normal.  You are probably ok.  The better test for diabetes involves actual blood testing.  It's easily done and can be ordered by any physicians.  If you are worried, ask your doctor to get tested.

Question 8

is drinking senna tea safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Senna: Medline plus indicates that senna is "possibly safe" during pregnancy when used briefly, in small doses. However, it considers the herb to be "possibly unsafe" in large doses or for an extended period of time. The american pregnancy association specifically advises against stimulant laxatives during pregnancy, noting that they can cause contractions in the uterus. Senna can also lead to dehydratio.

Question 9

is drinking tylenol (acetaminophen) for headaches safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is one of the only medications considered safe for treating pain during pregnancy.  Try to limit your daily dose to no more than 3000mg per day.

Question 10

drinking grape juice while pregnant? is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem to drink grape juice while pregnant unless you are diabetic.

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