Question 1

i want to get pregnant with a baby girl what food should i eat can you list me some and how can i get pregnant with a girl easy?

Accepted Answer

Flip a coin...: Some folk tales suggest that women who want to conceive a girl should favor protein in their diet and avoid salt. These and similar strategies are unproven and likely untrue but are unlikely to cause harm. Regardless of diet, the odds of having a girl are close to even...
More info: http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/deciding-babys-sex#1

Question 2

what are the top 5-10 foods i can eat to best prepare my body for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Well balanced diet: Just as in everyday life, one shoud eat fruits, veggies, lean protein like chicken/turkey breast or fish (not sushi) and multigrain bread and perhaps brown rice and black beans.  To make sure that you have the Folic Acid and dha on board you can also take an over- the-counter prenatal vitamin with dha in it. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Regular exercise 45 min daily is also recommended.

Question 3

are there certain foods i can eat that will help me in getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: I am not aware of it yet. Eat healthy, and be sexually active.

Question 4

how can my untreated hypothyroidism affect me from becoming pregnant? are there foods i can eat to control my thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid &amp; fertility: Hypothyroidism influences ovulation and the development of a fetus.  Hypothyroidism after conception greatly increases complication.  It is easy to screen for hypothyroidism.   If you are hypothyroid, the is little to do nutritionally unless you are iodine deficient.  Iodine deficiency is extremely rare in the USA due to iodine fortification of many foods.

Question 5

what foods not to eat when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No RAW meat/fish: Besides raw meat/fish (n minimize processed meats/cold-cuts), you should be eating a healthy, well balanced diet, and regular exercises just like everyone else should. You may need a bit more iron/calcium/folic acid which are provided in your prenatal vitamins. Only eat more to gain about 25-30lbs total during pregnancy. Consult doc or nutritionist if needed. Congrats on the pregnancy. Good luck.

Question 6

is spicry food ok to eat in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Yes, it's ok to eat spicy foods when pregnant, but since there tends to be more symptoms of reflux during pregnancy, spicy foods will make this worse.

Question 7

can i eat blackened foods while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: By "blackened", i assume you mean the spices - these are safe in pregnancy.

Question 8

what foods can i eat to get easily pregnant

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet: You should eat a healthy, balanced diet to set yourself up for a healthy pregnancy, but diet/foods do not increase your chances of conceiving.

Question 9

what food should i not eat during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Junk food: Junk food is defined as none nutritional food that can offer little or no value to a growing fetus. Food from the four basic food groups concentrating on fruit and vegetables is a preferable.

Question 10

what are the best foods to eat when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Healthy natural food: A woman should eat healthy, natural foods before, during, and after pregnancy. Healthy usually means low in fat (especially low in animal fats), a moderate amount of protein, and a moderate amount of whole grain carbohydrates (but very little sugar). Natural means unprocessed, with little salt, sauces, or preservatives. Salt may increase water retention or swelling. Hot sauce may worsen heartburn.

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