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I am seven weeks pregnant. I went on a trip to New Orleans and enjoyed lots of raw oysters. Now I'm concerned. Are raw oysters safe for moms-to-be?
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/psafe/0,,469v,00.html
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Oysters During Pregnancy Unless you're allergic to oysters, you should be fine. Oysters are, however, gross. So, regardless of what they may do to you, you should probably stay away from them :-P
wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_it_safe_to_eat_oysters_while_pregnant
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what's okay to eat and what you need to steer clear of. Meat Seafood Vegetables Snacks Seasonings Pregnancy food basics Share & compare
www.babycenter.com/0_whats-safe-to-eat-during-pregnancy_1696469.bc
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Steer clear of foods that pose health risks for you and your baby When you're pregnant, eating for two means many things, and one of them is steering clear of foods that pose health risks for you and ...
www.webmd.com/baby/features/foods-to-avoid-when-youre-pregnant
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Rational analysis doesn’t hold sway with the pregnancy police, says Steven Shaw in a great Op-Ed in the New York Times about sushi consumption and pregnancy. His point? The prohibition against raw ...
www.megnut.com/2007/07/how-i-ate-while-pregnant
Upside: Interesting article and advice on eating sushi during pregnancy
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When a pregnant woman eats right, she helps ensure that her baby gets all the nutrients needed for healthy growth and development. A healthy, well-balanced diet includes: * Protein foods (meats, ...
www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1152.asp
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Some types of sushi, such as California rolls (which contain steamed crab) and cooked eel, are fine to eat while you're pregnant. But it's best to avoid eating the kinds that contain raw seafood, ...
www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-eat-fish-raw-or-seared-during-pregnancy_2284.bc
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Myths and rumors abound about the benefits and risks of eating different foods during pregnancy . Hopefully, this article will help you distinguish between fact and fantasy and empower you to make ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,23493,00.html
Upside: Good detailed information on various foods and drinks and their safety during pregnancy
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During pregnancy it is important to be aware of what you put inside your body. You should be aware of what is good to eat and also what is not so good to eat. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/listeria.html
Upside: Very good overview listeria and how to protect yourself from contracting, including risky foods and activities
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* Should I be worried about eating fish while I'm pregnant? * Why is mercury dangerous? * Does this mean I have to stop eating fish? * Which seafood is safe? * Which fish should I avoid? * How else ...
healthresources.caremark.com/topic/pregmercury
Upside: Very detailed article on eating fish and mercury on pregnancy
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