1st time preg...going crazy..help!
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Topic: 1st time preg...going crazy..help!
Posted By: heaf3
Subject: 1st time preg...going crazy..help!
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 8:54am
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Hi guys just wondering if you can help me
Ok so seeing as this is my first pregnancy, i'm kind of like what do i do now?! I rang a midwife on friday and just waiting to hear back if they can take me, is there anything else I need to do? Do I need to go and see my normal doctor as well? oh and I spent the whole weekend thinking about food. i was so hungry the whole time but I didnt know what I could eat! I printed off the OB food safety chart thingy but was still unsure. can you eat things like bacon? if its really hot? and can you have it on a sandwich or something if its cold? and salami's fine if you have it on pizza or something right? and things like leftovers...safe or not safe? basically i'm wondering what you can eat, i don't want to go overboard on the whole eating thing, but I do want to be safe. What did you eat or not eat in your pregnancies? like what are things that you wouldn't touch with a 10 foot barge pole and what things would you eat if you were cautious with it? also things like medications, i know basically you are only allowed panadol, but can you have strepsils and stuff if you have a cold? so if you could give me a basic rundown on things you can/cant do/eat would be fantastic. sorry if this has been asked before and sorry if i sound like a complete noob.  TIA!------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 9:05am
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I never saw a Dr last time or this time - the MW can give you the necessary BT forms which need to be done about 8 weeks...
I'm hopeless with the eating thing! I always forget and eat things I shouldn't... You can eat bacon or salami etc as long as they are pipping hot... you can't eat them cold in sandwiches. Lunches are so hard! cos you can't eat salads either unless they are well washed so you can't just buy a salad sandwich or ham sandwich... but you can have ham toasties as long as the ham is HOT! ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: frankie
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 9:18am
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if you google ministry of health healthy eating guidelines for pregnancy you should get a list of the foods that are deemed unsafe during pregnancy.
Congrats on your pregnancy btw  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 9:32am
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Basically deli meats only if they are piping hot, leftovers are fine the following day, again if they are nuked to within an inch of their lives.
No raw fish or seafood. No sushi No soft serve ice cream No brie / camembert No unpasturised milk products No pre packaged sandwiches or salads No smorgasboard food (like the food courts at shopping centres) Eggs must be well cooked (ie yolks not runny) That's about all I can think of but if you google it you'll find the guidlines. In terms of medication, I work on the basis that I can only have panadol, if I need/want something else I normally google the manufacturer as most will have on their website if it is safe for pregnancy. Buy all that stuff from the pharmacy and ask the pharmacist on duty, they have a register they can check to see if it is safe in pregnancy or not. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Flutterby
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 9:34am
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No need to go to the doc. The MW will do everything for you.
I am vegeterian so have no problems avoiding meat. But I also only eat fresh salad, don't eat deli food, or leftovers. It is really hard in the first few months when you don't really feel like eating much anyway. I just ate what I wanted when I wanted as long as it wasn't anything on the not allowed list. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 9:42am
Awww! 
You don't have to see your doc at all, can go straight to a mw. Umm food, I recommend going on the Ministry of Health website, they have a http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/4676 - downloadable doc (which mw will give you anyway) of what is safe to eat whilst preg/breastfeeding. It's to the right of the page. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 9:48am
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Awww!
You don't have to see your doc at all, can go straight to a mw. Umm food, I recommend going on the Ministry of Health website, they have a http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/4676 - downloadable doc (which mw will give you anyway) of what is safe to eat whilst preg/breastfeeding. It's to the right of the page. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: sbeach
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:15am
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I found the food guidelines are a bit confusing sometimes...basically what others said is what everyone follows...
with bacon I have cooked it myself and eaten it hot, same with salami, have had homemade pizzas with that on it... with soft cheeses some people say none and others say because cheese in NZ is made from pasturised milk then it is okay...My MW said as long it is straight out of its original packaging - not a wedge from a deli counter - and you only eat it when it is freshly opened - not for days afterwards, then it is okay... but of course whatever you feel comfortable with, I have only had it once and that was just recently... with leftovers just nuke the hell out of them before you eat them and dont keep any for more than 2 days... with medications...panadol is ok...my MW suggested I take Strepsils when I had a bad cough at the start so they are okay but most pharmacies will say not to take them so once again it comes down to what you feel comfortable taking... oh and congrats!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: heaf3
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:25am
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thanks everyone!
yeah sandie i found what i read rather confusing too hence why i asked here!! one more question....i know you shouldnt really have takeaways either, but IF i was to have some, where would be the best to go? i know KFC would be out but what about somewhere like mcd's if the stuff was cooked fresh? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:25am
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Oh and like the cheese mentioned above you will get conflicting advice from everyone! Different midwives seem to say different things (ie mine says no salami because it is cured not cooked, but I eat it anyway; she also says no to me dying my hair whereas others say it is fine). Get the phamplet, read the guidlines online and then go with your own instincts.
P.S. my understanding is that the cheese in camembert and brie is fine as it is pasturised but it is the cultured mould that surounds it that isn't? Could be totally wrong though ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: heaf3
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:30am
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oh and one more thing...im guessing that theres nothing you can do but its worth a shot asking, is there anyway of stopping MS before it arrives?! LOL ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: frankie
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:30am
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Mcd's is okay as long as you don't eat stuff with salad in it (ie big mac). Just make sure it is hot and if not reheat it if possible or don't eat it.
Don't eat anything that has been cooked and cooled, or anything that sits in a counter display. I've eaten most types of akeaways and been okay, I stay away from chicken though. I did get KFC once and threw up about 3 hrs later! Don't go near it no matter how tempted!!..... ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 10:44am
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Don't think you can stop MS but you could try acupuncture, sea bands, ginger...
Umm Soft cheeses are ok so long as pasturised and you eat it the day you buy it and don't eat it the next day sorta thing. Avoid deli meats unless piping hot. Although I was naughty and had shaved ham after 20 weeks. Salads - fresh. McDs I would always ask for no salad in the burger so knew it was being made fresh and piping hot. Ummm KFC, we had it but I never eat the chicken so for me it was just the potato and gravy and chips lmao. Agree with what frankie said. I basically just ate things I was comfortable eating, if it looked dodgy or I was unsure then I avoided but that's just me and what I did. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 11:00am
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I've had McD's, KFC & BK. I work in a very busy part of Wellington so they have huge turnover and are always fresh.
It is just what you are comfortable with, heaps of people still have subway whereas others won't go anywhere near it. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: k8harris
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 11:03am
| i pretty much eat everything apart from sushi and raw fish/seafood. i think the whole eating thing has got competely out of hand. but you have to do whatever you are comfortable with! I also have an ironclad stomach. |
Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 11:31am
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Congrat's so exciting!
I avoided all caffine, coffee, tea, fizzy drinks e.t.c If i wanted a coffee or tea i drank decaf. Main thing to do is increase fruit, vegies, meat and oily fish like tnned or fresh salmon for omega's. Eggs are fab too just make sure they are cooked very very well NOT runny. Morning sickness: If you can eat something before you get out of bed like a cracker, super wine or ginger nut biscuit. This may help. Bananas are good as is ginger. One tip my naturapath gave me was to eat protein at every meal. This can stop headaches and is really essential for all rounf health. So protein is food like: Cheese eggs bakes beans lentils/beans meat there are others.... Anyway good luck Also are you taking folic acid? or a multi or fish oil. There is so many opinions on vitamins!!!. Do what you think is right !-------------  
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Posted By: nicandtyler
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 11:48am
i think everyones pretty much covered it with the food thing  i just made sure everything was fresh and really hot. For morning sickness, ginger beer helps, and also having a piece of toast or something like that before you get out of bed in the morning can help too, your midwife will give you a pregnancy pack with really good booklets in it which i found really helpful re food and weekly updates and other important things, and a good thing for colds if you didnt want to take anything other then strepsils is hot water, honey and cinnamon. Good luck with your pregnancy and finding a midwife ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 12:37pm
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Big congrats and there isn't anything else you need to do your MW will organise bt etc. Do you know what your blood type is? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: heaf3
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 1:50pm
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yeah i am taking FA although almost run out, must go get some more.
yep know my blood type A- will check that linky out ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Emmi_
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 1:55pm
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Your MW should be able to give you a script, or GP visits maternity related (should be) free (mine were).
Oh the cheeses thing, so long as its made in NZ then soft cheeses are fine (as they are pasturised, fancy french ones arnt pasturised and therefore arnt fine) Cant really stop MS but do the things above if you do get it as they can help 
Oh and Heaf, your way cute!! (and I am so very jealous!)  ------------- 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 2:07pm
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As you are rhesus -ve you'll also have a bt for antibodies. So far I've had them at the beginning and at 28 weeks and will have another bt at 36 weeks. They don't automatically give anit-d anymore. Have been making sure what I eat is hot and cooked, avoiding anything with raw egg, undercooked meat, cold meats and anything that is left sitting around luke warm. Ie: chinese takeaways, indian etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: nicandtyler
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 3:05pm
oh and another one i heard recently (i didnt know when i was pregnant  ) was hummus (store bought) as the tahini (sp?)in it can cause listeria------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Faffer
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 3:34pm
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Looks like you've got a good rundown on foods.
Regarding the morning sickness, sometimes nothing you do will help - if you're one of the unlucky ones please talk to your midwife. They can prescribe medication which can help - it literally saved my sanity and a trip to the hospital  -------------  
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 4:54pm
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Nothing to add, just wanted to say YAY you're pregnant!!!!! I remember when we were both in "waiting to TTC". Super excited for you!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: amme_eilyk
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 6:43pm
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hot food, be wary about leftovers. I am always wary about chicken and I also wont eat anywhere where I dont trust the cooking. I admit to having cold roast beef from a bakery that I trust so it is all about weighing up the risk. The risk of getting listeria or salmonella is small but it is definitely worth keeping the risk as low as possible and at a level that you are comfortable with. I did find it really hard to find foods that I could eat when I was out. McD's is fine as it is cooked fresh. I occasionally eat cabinet food from places that I trust but ask them to heat it hot hot.
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Posted By: bumblebee
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 7:18pm
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Just wanted to say yay and congrats heaf3!!!
everyone has pretty much got you coveredon the food side of things, make sure everything is fresh, and pipping hot, and no deli food from the supermarket because you dont know how long its been sitting there for, and no sushi unless you made it yourself (its because of the rice more rather than the meat in it) Also you dont have to go to the doc but i did and the dr told me that its free to go for the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy (that was at central family health) Hope that helps Good luck with the midwife and shell give you a pregnancy pack thing thatll have all the info in it. (i got mine from the dr Also if you do get fell a lil ill in during the day try taking your folic and/ or multivit at nite before bed rather than the morn And congrats again  ------------- [URL=http://lilyslim.com][IMG]http://swlm.lilyslim.com/xSCep12.png][/URL] [URL=http://lilypie.com][IMG]http://lb1m.lilypie.com/yjadp12.png][/URL] |
Posted By: sbeach
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 7:22pm
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yeah Im still not sure on hummus...it is on the NZFSA no go list as tahini can harbour listeria... I found a very similar product that has saved me as I ate A LOT of hummus before...
Turkish Kitchen Kumara and Lentil dip...it uses red lentils instead of chickpeas and tahini so is okay to have!!! I eat a tub a week easy. as for MS, dont think you can prevent it if you are going to get it...I second having protein with each snack/meal...I had it pretty bad (had lingering cough and chest infection to make it worse) and lived on mandarins and round biscuits with marg and cheese until dinner each day for about a month!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 7:52pm
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Hey Heaf, I was just like you at the start of my pregnancy.
With regards to the doctor, I went to the GP to have my pregnancy confirmed and had a blood tests and did another pee test. It was nice to do that just to be sure, and also you might not find a midwife straight away so it could be nice just to go and get the tests and also the GP can give you the form for an early scan if you want it. That's what I did. I got a scan at 6 weeks but didnt see my specialist till 8 weeks, so I wouldn't have had that if I didn't go to the doctor. But as others said, it's not necessary. With regards to the food I was also very wound up in it at first. But basically what you need to do is eat things that are meant to be hot hot, and cold things cold. You can eat leftovers if they are heated up really hot, but I wouldn't do it all the time and only if they were refrigerated the whole time before. I have eaten takeaways a lot in my pregnancy my specialist said takeaways like BK, MCD's are fine. Ive had chinese, pizza etc too and as long as you tell them to please make it fresh and hot you should be ok. It all depends how far you want to get into it. I basically eat most things just not seafood or deli meats or soft cheeses or things sitting out a long time at suspect temperatures. I am also careful about dressings. But most other stuff I would normally eat I have eaten. It really is so much to do with temperatures more than anything else I think. There is a food safety pamphlet you can get from the nz food safety authority it is a good help. Re morning sickness, you can't stop it but if you do get it, there are ways to help like barley sugars, having something by your bed and eating before you get up, sea bands, dry biscuits and toast, lemonade and just keeping yourself full all help. You just kind of manage it as you go along. I was lucky enough to only have it for 3 or so weeks, and I never vomited only felt car sick, so you could be lucky like me you never know. Pregnancy is scary and stressful but it's also wonderful so enjoy the ride and trust you'll learn everything you need to know along the way especially with all the helpful ladies on here. I found going to the GP in the early stages was great too cos they could reassure me of a few early concerns I had. All the best :) ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 13 September 2010 at 7:54pm
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Oh yeah and GP visits are free in the first 12 weeks so you may as well go and get your bloods done etc ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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