Hi,

I found this site only yday and this looks very interesting. I'm in my 11th week now and this is my second pregnancy. I feel like eating kara and sour foods. But, my mother-in-law always cooks less spicy food. So, finally i end up taking more pickle like priya, mothers, etc. and chips. After reading that MSG in maggi noodles, now i'm worrying about pickles. Does pickles also has this content?? I'm trying to avoid to my level best. But, sometimes, i eat them. Is it good to avoid that too?? I dint had this much spicy food during my first pregnancy.

Looking for your advice.

- Nivetha. Siya replied. Hi Nivi,

hope it is ok to call u by that short name!! anyhow, try to eat pickles in moderation. spicy foods have lot of salt levels. salt absorbs water and hence reduces the water content in ur body. water is important as it is necessary for amniotic fluid. if u have pickles, compensate by having more fluids, water, milk, juice etc. it is ok to have like a little bit with food once or twice a day. that is what i do. anyhow, right now i am trying ginger ale for my evening sickness. i cannot seem to like anything.. i am also in my 2nd one and the first time i was able to eat without much nausea. u can have a chart u know and set timings for ur \";craving\"; foods. eg. u can snack on ur craving foods, maybe have some banana chips or potato chips etc. and follow with a glass of milk or juice. try it... and see if it works. bye!