For many people with a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy, running is safe. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says that people who ran regularly before pregnancy can usually continue, with their health care provider’s approval and some adjustments. Pregnancy is not the time to start running for the first time or to train for … Read more
Yes, as long as it is fully cooked. Shrimp is one of the lowest-mercury seafoods, and the FDA and EPA list it among the “Best Choices” for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It provides protein, iodine, vitamin B12 and some omega-3 fats, all useful during pregnancy. How much seafood is recommended The FDA/EPA advice … Read more
Yes. Fresh grapes are a safe, healthy snack during pregnancy for most people. They provide water, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium, and they can help with snacking cravings in a way that sweets do not. The internet worries you may have read about are mostly unfounded. The resveratrol question Grape skins contain resveratrol, … Read more
Yes. For most people, eating spicy food during pregnancy is safe for both parent and baby. Chili peppers, hot sauce and curries do not cause miscarriage or birth defects, and there is no good evidence that they trigger labor, despite the popular myth. Many cultures eat spicy food daily throughout pregnancy. The real question is … Read more
