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How risky are our routine products and practices when it comes to pregnancy? Consider the basic facts.
Fish: The sea becomes the great unknown when you’re eating for two. To be on the safe side, the Mayo Clinic recommends cooking all your fish to 145 degrees inside and out. It’s also safe to limit yourself to 6 ounces a week.
Meat: The principle behind any meat concerns is avoiding bacteria since pregnant women are more likely to be susceptible. But the guidelines are fairly intuitive—stay away from food that’s been sitting out a while and make sure everything is cooked through.
Eggs/Dairy/Cheese: They’re protein-rich, satisfying and reasonably priced but after this recent salmonella scare, are they really worth it? And what about dairy products? When the word pasteurized enters the equation, the rules get complicated. The pasteurization process kills listeria, a food-borne bacteria that can cause infection and miscarriages. With pregnant women 20 times more likely to contract the bacteria, the risks are real.
Beverages: Liquids can be just as risky as solid food. But filtered water doesn't have the same appeal as say, a Diet Coke or even glass of wine. Know what's worth the risk.
Depression: Because of a variety of factors including hormonal changes, physical discomfort and increased stress, depression can rear its ugly head for up to 23 percent of pregnant women in the US. The change in mood affects proper eating habits, exercise and sleep patterns crucial to the baby's development. And the latest research says the ripple effect of risks can be high. Premature delivery and low-birth weight increased in depressed women, according to a report this month in the Archives of General Psychiatry. When depression gets really bad, antidepressants can be helpful. But are they safe to take during pregnancy? “Overall, the risk of birth defects and other problems for babies of mothers who take antidepressants during pregnancy is low,"writes Dr. Roger Harms of the Mayo Clinic. "Still, few medications have been proven safe without question during pregnancy and some types of antidepressants have been associated with health problems in babies.”
Exercise: Bad news for couch potatoes hoping to spend the next nine months in a horizontal position: exercise is crucial. Working up a sweat once a day, for about 30 minutes, is important for a healthy pregnancy regimen. But don't overdo it. The first step is checking with your doctor for recommendations catered to your own body's comfort level.
Flying: Babymoon anyone? Be sure to plan accordingly. While flying is fine at certain points in the pregnancy, keeping hydrated and stretching to increase circulation is crucial.
Wellness and beauty products: Your medicine cabinet is not your friend. If you're pregnant, you might want to clear it out and do a fetus-friendly shopping spree at your local drug store.
















