Question 1

can a pregnant woman drink energy drinks such as powerade etc. ?

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Lots of sugar: Powerade is full of lots of sugar and calories. It is not a “healthy” drink as advertised. Consider drinking water and then eating healthy foods as an alternative to high calorie sugared beverages.

Question 2

could pregnant woman drink dandalion root?

Accepted Answer

Dandelion root tea: It is recommended that you not drink nettle leaf, fennel, sassafras, rosemary (in large amounts), hibiscus, ephedra, licorice root, raspberry leaf,  oregano, cinnamon, anise, senna or sage tea.  Encourage you to limit caffeine intake -so if you drink white, red, yellow or green tea- try to make it decaffeinated. Ginger, lime, barley, peppermint and thyme tea are safe during pregnancy. Regarding

Question 3

can a pregnant woman drink a bottle of heineken?

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When you are preg: You are not supposed to drinlkny alcohol as the alcohol crosses the placenta and goes to the fetus.

Question 4

can pregnant woman drink redoxon?

Accepted Answer

Redoxon in Pregnancy: Redoxon is a Vitamin C supplement. Excessive vitamin C can upset stomach.
Take normal amount of vitamin C when you are pregnant. The recommended daily amount is 85 mg for pregnant women age 19 and older. If you're taking prenatal vitamins, you are getting Vitamin C in that supplement.
Foods with Vitamin C are- orange juice, Tomato juice, kiwi, strawberries, red pepper. Follow with Gynecologist.

Question 5

can pregnant woman drink hot water?

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 6

can pregnant woman  drink champagne ?

Accepted Answer

Best to avoid: It is recommended that pregnant women avoid all alcohol consumption, once they know they are pregnant and champagne has alcohol.

Question 7

can i pregnant woman drink artemisia?

Accepted Answer

Consult your OB: While artemisia is a natural product, it is always best to ask your obstetrician before taking any medication or natural supplements, teas, etc.

Question 8

could pregnant woman drink malt or maltina?

Accepted Answer

Diet pregnancy: Non alcoholic beverages are safe during pregnancy. Eat a healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits during pregnancy.

Question 9

how many cups of water should a pregnant woman drink in a day?

Accepted Answer

Water: i tell my patients to drink 8-10 8 oz glasses of water per day but certainly you can get adequate hydration through foods like melons.  If your urine is pale yellow, you are well hydrated.

Question 10

how many cups of coffee should a pregnant woman drink during the week?

Accepted Answer

0-1/day: Caffeine does cross the placenta.  Here are recommendations from otis:
http://www.Otispregnancy.Org/files/caffeine.Pdf
most studies have shown that 1 cup of coffee/day does not seem to harm the fetus.  
Remember, if you stop drinking coffee abruptly, you may get rebound headaches from the lack of caffeine so tapering down w/half caffeine + half decaf may be wise.

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