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I was just wondering what everyones opinion is about eating peanuts while pregnant.. My partner was making a big deal out of it saying that I shouldn't be eating them but all I felt like was peanut butter.. So I told him i don't care anymore im eating it! i have read that you should only worry about it if there is a known peanut allergy in your family as you can give your unborn baby the allergic reaction or something like that.... I don't know so was wondering what other peoples opinions are about it? ↓
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| Name: sweet tomorrow | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 2:48 AM |
| Well I can't give a response too well because I have an allergy to peanuts. But I've had family eat peanut butter while being pregnant and nothing has happened.. SO if there is no allergy then I don't see if you should worry if that is the case ↑ |
| Name: Sarah M | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 2:52 AM |
| Um when your pregnant they tell you to eat Peanut butter even WIC provides it. ↑ |
| Name: Meagan | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 3:00 AM |
| ok then. I was in another forum and there was a lady that said peanut butter shouldn't be eaten at all... I guess the best person to ask is the doctors! ↑ |
| Name: spankyx0711 | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 3:00 AM |
| i heard that peanut butter was fine in the first two trimesters in limited amounts but in the last trimester try not to eat it. there are studies that have proved that excessive consumption of peanut butter during pregnancy causes severe peanut allergies. yes Sarah M, WIC does provide peanut butter. But it's only 18oz worth for every 4 weeks. ↑ |
| Name: Meagan | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 3:02 AM |
| im sorry but what is WIC? ↑ |
| Name: spankyx0711 | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 3:06 AM |
| It's a government program that provides pregnant women and women with children up to age 5 with healthy foods. You get stuff like whole grain cereals, cheese, milk, and juice. When you have a child you get formula and carrots, tuna, and infant cereal ↑ |
| Name: Meagan | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 3:07 AM |
| oh ok i had never heard of it before! ↑ |
| Name: missmara | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 3:21 AM |
| Both of my pregnancies I ate peanut butter everyday during the first trimester. It was one of the only things that I could keep down. I've never heard anything about giving your unborn baby a peanut allergy. The best defense against food allergies is to breastfeed for the first 6 months. ↑ |
| Name: Mom2Be2007 | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 5:33 AM |
| I have never heard of staying away from Peanuts/Peanut Butter during pregnancy. I know that you should not give an infant Peanut Butter. I ate Peanuts and Peanut butter when I was pregnant with my son and he's fine. He's allergic to Pineapple but no problems with Peanuts... ↑ |
| Name: spankyx0711 | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 5:37 AM |
| really? when i wasn't gaining enough weight to keep my doctor happy he asked me to write down what i was eating. my bf and i weren't exactly rich so it was either top ramen or peanut butter straight out of the jar for meals. and my doctor nearly had a heartattack when he saw how much peanut butter i was eating. i haven't eaten any since. maybe it varies doctor to doctor like the hair dye issue ↑ |
| Name: SaRaH | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 6:34 AM |
| Meagan peanuts are fine and safe to eat during your pregnancy! Just remember moderation my dear xoxo ↑ |
| Name: Melissa | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 8:54 AM |
Our Recommendations Regarding Peanut Consumption
For women without histories of nut allergies, peanuts and peanut butter can be a useful source of folate and protein intake as part of a healthy, diverse diet. Peanuts are also cholesterol-free. Any woman with nut allergies should avoid eating nut products at all times, not just while pregnant or breastfeeding.
There is little information on infant sensitization by women who consume peanuts while breastfeeding. However, we recommend that mothers who have a personal history or a close relative with nut allergies should not eat peanut products while breastfeeding, because their children have a greater-than-average risk of developing peanut allergies.
Women of childbearing age with a strong family history of other major allergies such as asthma, atopic dermatitis or allergic rhinitis, should check with a physician trained in food allergies, as should women who may have reason to believe their fetus or infant may be adversely affected by peanuts or peanut products.
this is from the March of Dimes website. hope it answered your question. ↑ |
| Name: Coartney | Date: Dec 29th, 2006 12:12 PM |
| i was told all nuts are great for you but its better to avoid peanuts, but peanut butter is good for you? haha ive stopped questioning my doctors, every question i ask is answered with "its normal" .. "hey doc so yesterday my eyeball was gushing blood" .. "oh dont worry, its normal" ↑ |
| Name: anawamada | Date: Dec 30th, 2006 12:20 AM |
| hi everyone i was wondering if anyone can help me with a problem i have ↑ |
| Name: bmes | Date: Dec 30th, 2006 6:24 AM |
| i never heard that you shouldn't eat peanut butter. my doc actually encouraged me to eat it, especially for breakfast cause it has a good source of protein!! ↑ |
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