Surprising things your Dr told you

Mackalack · July 2011

So when I was in my appointment last week, there were a few questions I asked based on paperwork I received from my dr's office plus some things that weren't mentioned that I've seen listed as no-nos. Some of these things were:

1. That I could eat deli meat.

2. That I could have most cheeses, including Brie, if it says pasteurized on the label

3. That I could have green tea.

4. That I could have any other herbal teas I wanted, as long as I didn't make them myself.

All within moderation of course. Did your doctor say anything to you along these lines that you were surprised about? Are you going to eat/drink any of these "no-nos"?

tak2002 · July 2011

Mackalack:
So when I was in my appointment last week, there were a few questions I asked based on paperwork I received from my dr's office plus some things that weren't mentioned that I've seen listed as no-nos. Some of these things were:
1. That I could eat deli meat.
2. That I could have most cheeses, including Brie, if it says pasteurized on the label
3. That I could have green tea.
4. That I could have any other herbal teas I wanted, as long as I didn't make them myself.
All within moderation of course. Did your doctor say anything to you along these lines that you were surprised about? Are you going to eat/drink any of these "no-nos"?

Why can't you make your own herbal tea? Maybe I'm missing something obvious here....

Mackalack · July 2011

I guess because you may not know where the herbs came from? I think it means that you combine all the herbs together yourself

nickelpickelpink · July 2011

Yep my midwife also said not to worry about the deli meat unless it's been sitting in the fridge for more than 4 or 5 days. She also said some caffeine is ok. That being said, I still have not had caffeine or deli meat:) I'd rather not risk it right now...

hillbillysunshine · July 2011

Not to worry about PNVs while I'm battling with MS. She said LO will get what he needs from my body,and I'll suffer but baby will be fine. Confused But one MS is gone or I can handle them, I need to start taking them again.

Don't need to worry about liquid intake now. It matters much more later when baby is using/recycling amniotic fluid.

Wiscisbliss · July 2011

I haven't been in to the doctor yet, but over the phone the nurse told me that I could finish out the season on my sports teams (Ultimate Frisbee, Softball) but to stay away from the crazy stuff like BMX biking. Ha!

lauralew · July 2011

I honestly think if we stayed away from every single little thing that MIGHT harm us or our little ones we wouldn't be able to eat or drink anything...or live in our homes...or live anywhere. So I've decided to pick a few things to be paranoid about, (like I'm not going to eat pounds of tuna every day, I'm staying away from caffeine, and avoiding deli meat from places I don't really trust, and I don't really even like sushi), and sticking with that.

Mackalack · July 2011

lauralew:
I honestly think if we stayed away from every single little thing that MIGHT harm us or our little ones we wouldn't be able to eat or drink anything...or live in our homes...or live anywhere. So I've decided to pick a few things to be paranoid about, (like I'm not going to eat pounds of tuna every day, I'm staying away from caffeine, and avoiding deli meat from places I don't really trust, and I don't really even like sushi), and sticking with that.

Oh, I completely agree! Just after reading all the "you can'ts" before I got pregnant, it was interesting to really hear what you can't and can from a dr's perspective. I trust them a lot more than some book written by someone I don't know.

JessieJH · July 2011

I just had my first appointment today as well. I was pleasantly surprised with how reasonable they were. Deli meats are okay (as long as they are not close to expired) and cheese is a go as well (though keep it pastuerized). She only nixed the usual- booze, caffine and sushi and sports that could involve a hit to the stomach. It's refreshing to not have people trying to freak you out and make you think that everything could/will harm the baby.

halo_tx · July 2011

I'm jealous of people with more reasonable docs! I was told by my OB no deli meat, no processed meats (sausage, bacon, etc.), no caffeine, steak must be cooked well done (what's the point of eating it then?), etc. Honestly most of the off-limits foods are not at all appealing to me right now, but it seems a little extreme. I was a total rebel the other day and had a big Dr. Pepper- yum!

jennpayton · July 2011

This is my 4th pregnancy and we moved halfway, so I've had 2 different OBs and I crack up at how they differ on some of these things. One said absolutely NO caffeine, the other says "moderation". One even OK'ed wine in late pregnancy to help me sleep (though I was too afraid to do that) and the other OK'ed Tylenol PM for sleep...and after talking with other Moms, its amazing how different each OB is about the importance of certain tests, flue shots, things to avoid, etc.

I feel like the main thing is to trust your doc (and if you have any hesitation on that, find a new one) and trust your instincts!!

kasey9kahne · July 2011

jennpayton:

This is my 4th pregnancy and we moved halfway, so I've had 2 different OBs and I crack up at how they differ on some of these things. One said absolutely NO caffeine, the other says "moderation". One even OK'ed wine in late pregnancy to help me sleep (though I was too afraid to do that) and the other OK'ed Tylenol PM for sleep...and after talking with other Moms, its amazing how different each OB is about the importance of certain tests, flue shots, things to avoid, etc.

I feel like the main thing is to trust your doc (and if you have any hesitation on that, find a new one) and trust your instincts!!

I agree about the differences. My RE said no deli meat for me and caffine is ok in moderation.

Jeter1028 · July 2011

My Dr said it was okay to eat deli meat as long as I knew where it came from and that it wasn't old or smelling funny. When I told her about my terrible headaches, she said it was completely fine to have caffiene when I needed it - since I quit cold turkey.

Oh and I almost fell over when she said to expect to gain 20-25 pounds during pregnancy. I want a healthy baby but WHAT!! I certainly hope I don't gain THAT much...

Mackalack · July 2011

Jeter1028:
Oh and I almost fell over when she said to expect to gain 20-25 pounds during pregnancy. I want a healthy baby but WHAT!! I certainly hope I don't gain THAT much...

Here's a link to where you gain that weight: . Weight gain during pregnancy. It didn't sound as bad when I thought of it this way.

mamaofboys · July 2011

Mackalack:
Jeter1028:
Oh and I almost fell over when she said to expect to gain 20-25 pounds during pregnancy. I want a healthy baby but WHAT!! I certainly hope I don't gain THAT much...

Here's a link to where you gain that weight: . Weight gain during pregnancy. It didn't sound as bad when I thought of it this way.

This. 20-25 pounds is on the very small side of normal weight gain

soralette · July 2011

tak2002:
Mackalack:
So when I was in my appointment last week, there were a few questions I asked based on paperwork I received from my dr's office plus some things that weren't mentioned that I've seen listed as no-nos. Some of these things were:
1. That I could eat deli meat.
2. That I could have most cheeses, including Brie, if it says pasteurized on the label
3. That I could have green tea.
4. That I could have any other herbal teas I wanted, as long as I didn't make them myself.
All within moderation of course. Did your doctor say anything to you along these lines that you were surprised about? Are you going to eat/drink any of these "no-nos"?

Why can't you make your own herbal tea? Maybe I'm missing something obvious here....

I think it means "making your own herbal tea" as in, growing the plants yourself and brewing it into a tea -- for the same reasons you're not supposed to garden. Your garden could've gotten exposed to anything from cat poop to pesticides, and you do NOT want to be drinking that!!

Aimeelb1 · July 2011

mamaofboys:
Mackalack:

Jeter1028:
Oh and I almost fell over when she said to expect to gain 20-25 pounds during pregnancy. I want a healthy baby but WHAT!! I certainly hope I don't gain THAT much...

Here's a link to where you gain that weight: . Weight gain during pregnancy. It didn't sound as bad when I thought of it this way.

This. 20-25 pounds is on the very small side of normal weight gain

Ditto, 20-25 lbs of weight gain during pregnancy is not a lot.

Feb3 · July 2011

Jeter1028:

Oh and I almost fell over when she said to expect to gain 20-25 pounds during pregnancy. I want a healthy baby but WHAT!! I certainly hope I don't gain THAT much...

20-25 isn't much. I think I gained 30 (maybe more?) with DD and I was back in my pre-pregnancy jeans in 3 weeks.

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