OHbaby! Forums : Diet restrictions during pregnancy https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:37:05 +0000 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:06:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21743 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : if your recipe for lemon honey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520996&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520996 Author: mellybelly
Subject: 21743
Posted: 18 October 2008 at 8:06pm

if your recipe for lemon honey is cooked therefore the eggs are then yes you can eat it.

thanks for the info on store bought mayo - i've steered clear of it through out my pregnancy cos of the eggs.

As for decaf coffee - search for the water decaffeinated coffee, still contains approx 5% caffeine but doesn't use chemicals. Ones I've found so far are: Altura, karajoz & jungle - sure there are more out there.]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:06:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520996&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520996 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : LOL Mel you poor deprived mayo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520926&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520926 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 21743
Posted: 18 October 2008 at 6:52pm

LOL Mel you poor deprived mayo addict!  

Does this mean I can't have my home made lemon honey (with eggs)?

]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:52:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520926&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520926 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : OMG, i have been staying away...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520829&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520829 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 21743
Posted: 18 October 2008 at 4:31pm

OMG, i have been staying away from all Mayo!!! I am so excited!!!! I have been craving mayo soooo badly. Yeah, I can eat my hellmans!]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:31:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520829&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520829 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : WOW- Caitlynsmygirl- a gallon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520817&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520817 Author: KitKat
Subject: 21743
Posted: 18 October 2008 at 4:11pm

WOW- Caitlynsmygirl- a gallon is 2.5 litres! lol

Interesting useless fact-
In USA- you can get a 'Big Gulp' from McD's and places like that- they are a gallon, and free refills too!!!!!   Everything there is so masssive.

Also ussually fries/chips are free refills too- I would be making good use of that at the mo!!! lol]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:11:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520817&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520817 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : In regards to caffeine consumption...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520680&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520680 Author: Mum2L
Subject: 21743
Posted: 18 October 2008 at 11:47am

In regards to caffeine consumption during pregnancy, it is recommend to consume no more than 300mg of caffeine a day. That is equivalent to 3.75 cans of Red Bull (each can has 80mg of caffeine per serving, which is the maximum recommended by the Ministry of Health).

I still drink caffeinated drinks, but stick to that 300mg daily limit.

In terms of artifical sweeteners, I am finding it really hard to stay away from Diet Coke. I get by on one can a day. I tried going cool turkey, but I it didn't work My body craved the caffeine.]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:47:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520680&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520680 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : I drink most days 2 cups of coffee......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520462&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520462 Author: Roksana
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 10:50pm

I drink most days 2 cups of coffee... I did the same with DD. With DD I only drank Sprite and that was every sooo often...with this one I crave Coke and generally I use to hate it!! I do have coke but may be a small bottle a week. I dont think it will do any harm.

I never used the AS...so cant say!

And Store bought mayo is fine...its the home made you have to worrya bout. You will find only Cafe's make thier own!!]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:50:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520462&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520462 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : The last few weeks of my pregnancy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520367&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520367 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 9:38pm

The last few weeks of my pregnancy with C i was drinking coke by the gallon (well not quite , but i drank a lot of it ....and im not actually sure how much a gallon is ...) and she was fine ....tho in retrospect , it could explain the hyperactiveness....

I think its about everything in moderation ...But i can say from a teeth point of view, sports drinks (esp Powerade) , soft drinks (any kind) and fruit juices are not good for the teeth (and not good for the teeth means dental visits, and who wants that ,pregnant or otherwise ? ) ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:38:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520367&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520367 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : I don&#039;t really drink soft...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520353&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520353 Author: sadie
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 9:29pm

I don't really drink soft drinks so can't comment on that really - however, would definitely err on the side of the 'purer' one so regular coke.

I had a latte every day during my pregnancy. Can't function otherwise! My midwife had no problem with that. ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:29:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520353&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520353 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : I drank no drinks with artificial...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520323&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520323 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 9:08pm

I drank no drinks with artificial sweetener..

I am pretty sure bout diet coke and coke zero have caffeine in them and both definitely have artificial sweetener.. i always had real coke as well..

though my friend skulled it back constantly and she had gestational diabetes..:( ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:08:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520323&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520323 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : I&#039;m on the &#034;no artificial...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520155&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520155 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 6:01pm

I'm on the "no artificial sweetners" side of the fence Even before I was pregnant I preferred to drink less soft drinks rather than the diet ones.

Regarding decaffeinated coffee - if you check the bag/label it will tell you the decaffeination process that's been used. The Swiss Water Method is one that's fine, as is "natural decaffeination" which uses ethyl acetate. From what I have read (after a friend told me not to drink decaf coz it's "worse than drinking real coffee") the stigma comes from solvents used in the past in the decaffeination process.

I tend to drink decaf coffee now that the thought of a coffee doesn't make me gag I save my "caffeine drinks" for having a nice cold coke if we're out at a pub or something. But I'm probably only having 2 or 3 a week if that?]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:01:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520155&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520155 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : It is so confusing isn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520114&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520114 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 5:14pm

It is so confusing isn't it! I cut out coke zero totally when I first found out I was preggers too, but now I have the odd glass if I feel like it (probably once a week or so). Coffee - I went off completely until about a month ago, now I'll have a cup if I want it but would probably try not to have more than a couple in a day. Mind you thats more because I worry about the effect on my sleep (which is bad enough as is!) more than anything else. I just drink decaf if I feel like a coffee in the afternoon/evening. Actually this is making me feel like one, I might go and make a cup

Oh and yeah I've been generally having full sugar stuff rather than diet stuff while pregnant. The first 15 weeks I was feeling pretty crap and needed the sugar for energy anyway, diet stuff just didn't help me. Now I figure it's probably better for me and bubs just to have the sugar, and it's the one time in my life I'm not worrying excessively about my weight so I'm making the most of it!   Having said that if there's diet stuff there then I'll drink/eat it, I don't stress about it too much. ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:14:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520114&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520114 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : Its funny- I was so staunch about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520073&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520073 Author: KitKat
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 4:24pm

Its funny- I was so staunch about what I used to eat... now Im preggo, I eat what I can when I can, because I generally dont want anything I feel so ill.

So I have been eating 2 min noodles, white bread, mayo (hellmans in a jar) all that bad stuff.

Irronically I cant stand the smell of coffee, which annoys me because I love it.

In terms of Artificial Sweetners and all those bad sulphites, preservatives and flavour enhancers- The NZFSA allows it all saying its safe... HOWEVER- remember they also say Aspartame is safe even though its banned in other countries, they say that a certain amount of melamine is also safe.... GO FIGURE!!! you mean it wont kill you?? personnally I dont trust anything chemical.... or the nzfsa.

But I still shove 2 min noodles down, and they are full of chemicals eek.

Youre right- It is confusing..... esp the first 12 weeks!

I say- If youre craving it- have 'a glass'' of coke. it wont kill you... but dont go nuts.    ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:24:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520073&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520073 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : They say you can have 3 cups of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520045&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520045 Author: Natalie_G
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 3:35pm

They say you can have 3 cups of caffeine a day. I just have one cup of normal tea and the rest is decafe tea.]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:35:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520045&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520045 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : I&#039;m not too sure but I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520017&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520017 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 3:07pm

I'm not too sure but I think there are several kinds of artificial sweetners. The one to steer clear of is number 951. But I think it is ok in moderation, but that's just me and everyone feels different ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:07:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520017&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520017 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : What is the difference between...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520004&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520004 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 2:55pm

What is the difference between coke zero and diet coke? i thought perhaps coke zero was no caffiene. On the rare occasions that I crave a coke I have the full sugar version as its better than having the artificial sweeteners or I buy organic cola (not quite as nice as real coke but still satisfies the craving).
With the coffee etc they recommend no more than 3 caffiene drinks a day, so that's coffee, tea or coke. There is a naturally decaffinated tea you can buy from red seal which tastes pretty good. I steer clear of other decaf stuff as the chemicals to decaffinate make it worse than real coffee.

Store bought mayo and any nz made soft cheeses are safe as they have all been pasturised.]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:55:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=520004&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#520004 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : Joscia wrote:Hmm - I wouldn&#039;t....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519995&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519995 Author: tishy
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 2:46pm

Originally posted by Joscia Joscia wrote:

Hmm - I wouldn't. But then I avoid those artificial sweeteners like the plague anyway. It's pretty bad for you at any time  - whether or not you're pregnant (I've read some scary articles about it.)


I used to chew quite a bit of sugar-free gum though (since it's so hard to find anything else) but I've cut that out completely since getting pregnant.




Anything sugar free has artificial sweeteners. As does most things low fat (like LF yoghurts and such) I've even see calcium supplements with artificial sweeteners in them

Edited by tishy]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:46:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519995&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519995 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : store brought mayo is safe cause...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519963&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519963 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 2:16pm

store brought mayo is safe cause its been pasteurised and/ heat treated so any bugs are well and truly gone. ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:16:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519963&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519963 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : It&#039;s interesting you say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519961&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519961 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 2:14pm

It's interesting you say that cos there is an article in this months (hot out of my letterbox after I had started this thread) healthy food guide stating that atificial sweetners are safe? I guess it depends on what research you read.

How about store bought mayo? Is that okay cos a lot of them have egg in them?? It's so confusing!!]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:14:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519961&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519961 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : Bizzy wrote:artificial sweeteners...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519952&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519952 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 2:07pm

Originally posted by Bizzy Bizzy wrote:

artificial sweeteners are bad, pregnant or not...




I agree ! (even tho i love coke (a cola ) ...)
water is always the best drink , imo ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:07:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519952&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519952 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : artificial sweeteners are bad,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519938&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519938 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 1:52pm

artificial sweeteners are bad, pregnant or not...

i drink coffee and did thru my pregnancies too, but not a lot. in fact i found tea more appealing. i dont think the occasional coke zero would be that bad, maybe one every couple of weeks?

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:52:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519938&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519938 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : Hmm - I wouldn&#039;t. But then...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519933&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519933 Author: Joscia
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 1:48pm

Hmm - I wouldn't. But then I avoid those artificial sweetners like the plague anyway. It's pretty bad for you at any time  - whether or not you're pregnant (I've read some scary articles about it.)

I used to chew quite a bit of sugar-free gum though (since it's so hard to find anything else) but I've cut that out completely since getting pregnant.

I've heard that the odd cup of coffee is not SO bad - like maybe 1-2 per day max??

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:48:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519933&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519933 <![CDATA[Diet restrictions during pregnancy : Sorry for all the questions today!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519921&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519921 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 21743
Posted: 17 October 2008 at 1:40pm

Sorry for all the questions today! I think too much! Just wondering what peoples opinions are on things like artificial sweetners, and coffee during pregnancy. Coke Zero use to be the only thing I use to drink and I gave it up cold turkey when I found out I was pregnant but now I'm really craving some!! ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:40:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21743&PID=519921&title=diet-restrictions-during-pregnancy#519921