hey are solid white.
or meat spreads that are refrigerated. Shelf-safe meat spreads or pates
that are from a can or jar are okay to eat.
and parsley seeds. These are all safe in normal culinary use but large doses (e.g. supplements) can cause contractions.
teas. A good rule of thumb to follow with herbal teas is to only drink what you can safely eat during pregnancy. Fruit-based and spice teas are generally safe. However, large amounts
of red raspberry leaf tea can cause contractions. Many of the ingredients in
teas, even those marketed to pregnant women, have not been studied for
their safety during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are unsure about any teas that you wish to drink.
fish like shark, tilefish, king mackerel, swordfish, albacore tuna (canned
tuna is okay but still should only be eaten in moderation). Only eat fish
2-3 times a week. For more on which fish have high levels see Mercury
locally from polluted or contaminated ponds. Some fish that are
particularly susceptible are bluefish, stripped bass, salmon, pike, trout
and walleye. This does not include the fish you buy in the grocery store.
amounts of vitamin A can cause birth defects. Avoid consuming large
amounts of liver or taking vitamin A supplements.
alcohol, it crosses the placenta immediately and can lead to behavioral
problems, disorders of the nervous system and physical abnormalities.
caffeine to 300 milligrams or less a day. 500 milligrams or more is
associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and even less than that has
been associated with slower growth rates in fetuses. Remember that
caffeine is found in coffee, caffeinated teas (like black, green, English
and Irish teas), sodas and chocolate.
What item has been the hardest for you to give up during pregnancy?
The trends for next year's round of baby names are already appearing. Heroes, made-up concoctions, and certain letters are leading the way for baby names in 2012. Here's the latest:
Heroes - People are naming their children after their personal heroes. Monroe, Gatsby, Landry and Palin are just some of the names you'll see babies taking on next year.
Concoctions - People who hate to go along with trends are finding ways to combine their favorite names to create something unique. The Twilight frenzy sent everyone to naming their baby girls Bella. In response, those who want something different but like the sound of Bella are choosing names like Arabella, Isabella and Anabelle. Emily and Olivia are other popular names being tweaked to avoid being trendy, with variations such as Alivia and Emma.
Show Your Strength - Names that sound tough are coming up the ranks. Hunter, Ranger and Breaker are just a few examples. Fierce predators are also being used for baby names, examples include Lionel, Leo, Bear, Lynx and Wolf.
Find Direction - Directional baby names are all the rage right now. Easton, Wesley, Weston, North, East, and West are a few of the most commonly used navigational names.
Wild West - People are honoring the wild west when naming children in 2012. Names such as Wiley, Colt, Boone, Bo, Cole, Zane, Shane and Maverick are making their way up the list.
Straight A's - The love affair with names that begin with the letter "A" continues. Aiden, Acacia, Ada, Annelise, Anouk, Aria, Aurelia, Azalea, Alistair, Aragon, Arthur, Augustus, Athena, Ambrose, Axel, Archer.. you get the idea.
Give me an "M" - The newest letter to hit the baby naming scene is the letter "M." Millie, Magdalena, Milo, Micah, Mauve, Maisie, Marguerite, Marlo/Marlow, May, Mila, Minnie, Magnus, Miller, Montgomery and Moses are some of the fresh faces of 2012.
Descriptive Words - Yep, adjectives are now common names for children. Brave, True, Noble, Strong, Loyal, Loving, Sunny, Golden, Happy and Royal are just a few of the descriptive words used to name babies.
New One-Syllable Middles - Move over Lynn, Lee and Ann, the new one-syllable middle names are taking over. Hello May, Wren and Bee.
TV Inspiration - Names like Betty from Mad Men and Arlo from Justified are rising in the ranks.
Overley - Adding "ley" to t