Hi

I know Papaya is strict NO NO during pregnancy. I want to know what are other things to stay away from during pregnancy other than caffeine. I had two miscarriages in the past so want to make sure what to eat or not to eat during pregnancy.

Thank you for your help.
Pooja Hamsa replied. hi Pooja,
So during pregnancy you have to be very careful of health also.And it would be better you would take guidance from your parents they will guide you in always. Hetal replied. Hi Pooja,
Why do you get so panic on this doctors would give you list what not to be taken and more over your in laws and your parents would suggest you now and then. Nikki replied. Hi Pooja,
Am also not sure about that why papaya must not be taken during pregnancy.So it is better not to take and fall in to risk for your health.Take care of your health. Manah replied. Hi Pooja,
Yes it is good to know what type of food to be taken at that moment.So you have to prepare the chart and follow that chart.Which would be better for your health. Prema replied. Hi Pooja,
Congrats to you that you got conceived.You have take food which would contain more proteins and vitamins because baby will grow.And do not take any heat content food. ami replied. Yes, you should strictly say NO to papaya during you pregnancy.Foods that will have an abortifacient effect should never be taken. Hence some of the foods are not to be taken.Visit your doctor so that he might better suggest you the options. kali replied. Hi Pooja,
Many fruits are not to be taken during the time of pregnancy and you have to be very careful also at that moment and i wish you had given birth to baby as of now and can you say what have you taken also. lucy replied. As per my concern i too know that papaya is not taken and it would be better you ask your mother and granny if you had they will give You with the list and take care of your health so then the baby would be fine. Munni replied. Hi Pooja,
So can you say what would be taken and what not to be taken in the time of pregnancy because you have posted this posting and then it will be helpful for all the people also so can you comment on this. Saisha replied. Papaya is definitely a no no during pregnancy. Visit a doctor to know better Asha replied. Hey Pooja
Yes, you should strictly say NO to papaya during you pregnancy.Foods that will have an abortifacient effect should never be taken. Hence some of the foods are not to be taken.Visit your doctor so that he might better suggest you the options. sruthi replied. A gynaecologist or dietician is the best solution for your problem.Consult a doctor or a dietician and you can get the best results. Swapna replied. Hello Pooja,
As per my concern i too know that papaya is not taken and it would be better you ask your mother and granny if you had they will give you with the list and take care of your health so then baby would be fine. Kiran replied. Hello Pooja,
You can ask such questions to your parents and they will give you with all kind of food chart also.I wish you would not get any miscarriage at present and you do not get panic for this.God will help you. Lalitha replied. This is not a comment to anyone' s mail..i just wanted to know if its fine to eat non-veg once or twice in a week. I eat chicken, mutton, fish atleast once in a week and egg most of the days, tht too in a fair quantity (ofcourse not too much)
lakshika replied. whatthings should be eaten after pregnancy??? Mrs.Queen Bee replied. Cut down fatty foods.

Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, coca colas and other drinks with caffeine. Too much caffeine may affect the growth of baby during pregnancy and at birth.

Caffeine & Pregnancy
Pregnant women who consume caffeine (from tea, cola, chocolate and some prescription drugs) even about a cup of coffee daily are at higher risk of giving birth to an underweight baby, according to the research findings published in the British Medical Journal in November 2008.

The researchers further found that pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day are at twice the risk of having a miscarriage as those women who do not take caffeine.

Advice: Reduce caffeine intake before conception and throughout pregnancy. The best advice was to limit caffeine consumption to below 100 milligrams a day, there is no lower limit for which there is no effect,

Avoid Vitamin A supplements as too much may harm your baby growing inside.

Avoid white breads and foods prepared with white flour (maida).

Avoid too much sugar and foods containing sugars.

Nutmeg spice in large quantity to pregnant women may result in miscarriage.
Although there is no scientific evidence, some people believe that because pineapple and raw papaya contain enzymes, so they can induce abortion.

Avoid high-mercury sea-foods such as fish, especially Swordfish, Shark, King Mackerel(Surmai in Marathi) and Tilefish. Raw fish and seafood may contain Listeria, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning and miscarriage or premature birth.

Avoid raw or smoked or frozen seafood such as oysters, sushi, sashimi, smoked oysters and smoked salmon. But canned seafood is safe to eat.
Soft cheeses like ricotta without heating or uncooked.
Avoid raw meat such as seafood, sushi, uncooked beef, raw eggs or poultry as these may be contaminated by toxoplasmosis, coliform bacteria and salmonella.
Pre-cooked meat dishes without further heating.
Salads, readymade or pre-packed.
Ready-cooked cold meat including chicken.
You should not smoke.
Always consult your doctor about the safety of any drugs you take when pregnant.
Also read Food Safety for Pregnant Women, Children & Seniors
samiina replied. who told you papaya is a NO NO in pregnancy? Nothing will happen if you eat papaya. I was very constipated and tried everything else []medication, home remedies] and finally ate a bowl of papaya daily for 4 months..... everything went off fine. Papayas are also a good source of beta carotene. In many cultures around the world people eat everything, I don' t know where this ridiculous old wives tale came from [probably from old wives :) ] and is such a strong suoerstition! tanu replied. honey eat whatever u like. u guys r educated and should know better.
i ate everything in my pregnancy. i don' t know who is the doctor that tells u to avoid papaya and pineapple.
i live on USA and my doctor told me eat anything. don' t worry too much.
by the way salmonella can only be found in very rare eggs and only if it has pass the expiry date. i don' t think i india the eggs are ever stammped or checked.
EAT NUTS SPECIALLY, IT IS GOOD FOR U AND FOR THE BABY. BABY WON' T HAVE ANY NUT ALLERGIE IN THE FUTURE. PLS STOP D AVOIDING THE GOOD FOOD. ALL THE FRUITS AND VEGTALBLE CONTAIN VITAMINS AND MINERALS AND THAT IS WHAT U NEED IN PREGNANCY. himanshi replied. u guys r serious???? ive just finished my first term n im eating like EVERYTHING.....i dont think u need to avoid papayas jeera or ne dal per se....n WHO cares if saunf makes ur baby FAIR as long as it helps ur bad breath....really guys enjoy urself....ive bin lifting weight (Upto 5 pounds) in the gym n running upto 4 times a week n about 25kms per week all of my first 3 months....but ive had minimal discomfort,nausea,sickness n all tat u feel wen u tend to get picky wid food....
take my word....RELAX.....eat wat u feel like,walk fr min 30 mins everyday(unless ur high risk) n leave the rest to god....it' ll all turn out the BEST....
cheers n best wishes to all