A certain amount of coffee/tea is fine. This chart might help you:
http://www.babycenter.com/caffeine-during-pregnancy?page=2
http://www.babycenter.com/caffeine-during-pregnancy?page=2
What is safe to drink during pregnancy?
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Water is a tough issue here in Hong Kong. The Dongjiang river (where HK buys its water from China) has all kinds of illegal toxic chemical dumping (as well as raw sewage and landfills) and unfortunately, wastewater treatment plants remove bacteria and are not so good on removing chemicals. These build up in our system from constant low-dose exposure, but the main problem is they effect embryos much more harshly than adults, causing hormonal issues and reproductive cancers later in life. That being said, bottled water contains PBA and other endocrine disrupting chemicals, which cause the same issues. Just depends what you feel has less exposure.
All I am drinking is water and milk, as I'm on a low sugar diet due to insulin resistance. If you have no problems with it, then 100% juice once a day would be a good serving of your 5 fruit and vege. I've read that 1-2 cups of coffee is fine but nobody should really be drinking any alcohol. Despite the UK study saying alcohol is okay, there are many more studies confirming that it should be avoided during alcohol.
All I am drinking is water and milk, as I'm on a low sugar diet due to insulin resistance. If you have no problems with it, then 100% juice once a day would be a good serving of your 5 fruit and vege. I've read that 1-2 cups of coffee is fine but nobody should really be drinking any alcohol. Despite the UK study saying alcohol is okay, there are many more studies confirming that it should be avoided during alcohol.
I think that stress is very bad for you during pregnancy, and I see alot of HK moms so worried about every tiny details that I wonder if all that nervous energy is actually worse them them than the odd drink or coffee.
Everything in moderation. I had my own morning coffee every day -- sometimes I'd mix decaf and regular beans to make it lighter.
Occasionally, like once a week, I'd indulge in a small glass of wine.
On Valentine's Day, my husband took me out and I treated myself to a rare bit of sushi.
My child is perfectly fine. European moms I know all drink modest amounts of coffee / wine, and their kids are fine. Japanese ladies eat sushi, and their children are among the most healthy in the world.
I'm not saying you should have a bottle of vodka or a platter of raw meat, of course.
I hate to say it, but HKers are a bit paranoid. When my baby was a few months, and I was still breastfeed, I pour a tiny half-glass of beer during a group dinner, and a HK friend SCREAMED at me and took away my glass. It was incredibly rude and stressful.
Anyway, I managed to BF 8 months with no problem, even with the odd coffee or drink.
Even my HK parents -- the baby's grandparents -- are more relaxed.
So long as you're not out of control, just enjoy your pregnancy.
Everything in moderation. I had my own morning coffee every day -- sometimes I'd mix decaf and regular beans to make it lighter.
Occasionally, like once a week, I'd indulge in a small glass of wine.
On Valentine's Day, my husband took me out and I treated myself to a rare bit of sushi.
My child is perfectly fine. European moms I know all drink modest amounts of coffee / wine, and their kids are fine. Japanese ladies eat sushi, and their children are among the most healthy in the world.
I'm not saying you should have a bottle of vodka or a platter of raw meat, of course.
I hate to say it, but HKers are a bit paranoid. When my baby was a few months, and I was still breastfeed, I pour a tiny half-glass of beer during a group dinner, and a HK friend SCREAMED at me and took away my glass. It was incredibly rude and stressful.
Anyway, I managed to BF 8 months with no problem, even with the odd coffee or drink.
Even my HK parents -- the baby's grandparents -- are more relaxed.
So long as you're not out of control, just enjoy your pregnancy.
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hellokittylove
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I would recommend staying away from caffeine. Water and juice are all good.