Question 1

it is safe to eat soy sauce during pregnancy? thank you

Accepted Answer

Sure: Soy sauce is very high in sodium but it is not restricted during pregnancy.

Question 2

is soy protein safe for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy and Foods: Yes. Of course. Otherwise all those women who are pregnant in the cultures where soy is a staple of their diet would be in trouble.

Question 3

is soy milk ok to drink during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is safe to drink.

Question 4

which one is better for almond or soy milk for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Either...: I know no good studies to guide the answer to your question so I will give you my opinion:   Either one is fine and both contain good things like omegas.  Soy milk is higher in protein and calories.    In Asia they eat lots of soy products and have healthy babies.  So, drink the one that tastes best to you but make sure it is organic to avoid pesticides.   Silk makes a delicious organic soy milk!

Question 5

is it safe to eat food like soy sauce that contains alcohol due to fermentation during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: NO IT IS NOT SAFE.

Question 6

is soy safe during pregnancy? should i avoid anything with soy, like soybean oil, soy sauce, & soy lecithin? read that estrogen in soy can affect baby

Accepted Answer

Soy is ok: Too much can be a problem like anything else. It is best to read labels and look for non gmo soy (90% is genetically engineered). Soy can have estrogenic affects. It is better to avoid if you  know you have a boy. If youdo not know the sex, be sensible...Read labels and do not overdo. You do not need to avoid everything with soy.

Question 7

is it safe to eat homemade egg fried rice during pregnancy?i made it fresh & piping hot thoroughly cooked with a little soy sauce & veggies?35wks preg

Accepted Answer

Yes, very safe: There is a very small risk of salmonella (a bacteria) from undercooked eggs but cooking thoroughly eliminates that risk. Eggs are one of the healthiest foods to eat, esp. in pregnancy, but I strongly advise choosing organic/pastured eggs when possible.
See https://www.foodsafety.gov/risk/pregnant/chklist_pregnancy.html

Question 8

is it safe to consume soy sauce during pregnancy - i made an asian dish today with soy sauce but later finding adverse warnings on consuming soy sauce during pregnancy? what is the correct intake level?

Accepted Answer

Salt msg: Excessive salt and MSG should be avoided. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day and lean sources of protein, e.g. fish and eggs.

Question 9

is it safe to eat soy sauce and gochujang(red pepper paste from korea) during pregnancy? i checked the ingredients and both soy sauce and gochujang contain alcohol? is it because of fermentation? is it safe to eat like vinegar?

Accepted Answer

: Avoid alcohol during pregnancy and always. 
For the sake of your and  your baby's health, you should be under the care of a doctor who can provide more tailored advice.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 10

is it good to have a drink which contains soy protein, hi-maize, vitamin (a c b6 b12), thiamin b1, niacin b3, folate, (folic acid) sodium, potassium in pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: You should certainly discuss it with your obstetrician if you become pregnant. If you are placed on a vitamin by your doctor while pregnant, you should consider stopping this supplement though. (Not sure if this is a routine in Australia, but it is in the United States)  Regardless, your doctor's advice should be most important here. Good luck.

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Is it safe to eat food like soy sauce that contains alcohol due to fermentation during pregnancy?

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Is soy safe during pregnancy? should i avoid anything with soy, like soybean oil, soy sauce, & soy lecithin? read that estrogen in soy can affect baby

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Is it safe to eat homemade egg fried rice during pregnancy?i made it fresh & piping hot thoroughly cooked with a little soy sauce & veggies?35wks preg

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Is it safe to consume soy sauce during pregnancy - i made an asian dish today with soy sauce but later finding adverse warnings on consuming soy sauce during pregnancy? what is the correct intake level?

A member asked:

Is it safe to eat soy sauce and gochujang(red pepper paste from korea) during pregnancy? i checked the ingredients and both soy sauce and gochujang contain alcohol? is it because of fermentation? is it safe to eat like vinegar?

A member asked:

Is it good to have a drink which contains soy protein, hi-maize, vitamin (a c b6 b12), thiamin b1, niacin b3, folate, (folic acid) sodium, potassium in pregnancy ?

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