tattooedsuess
09-20-2006, 09:00 AM
I received this information in an email from Nubella this morning and thought I'd share. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to be eating with a LapBand, let alone to try eating with a LapBand AND for a baby.
I hope this helps others as it has helped me.
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The Do Not Eat List
Some fish should be avoided because of their high mercury levels. These include swordfish, king mackerel, shark, and tilefish—all large fish with long life spans, therefore longer periods of time swimming around absorbing toxins.
Mercury has the potential to damage a developing baby’s nervous system. Other fish, like shrimp, tuna, salmon, and catfish, are safe, but sushi is not. Raw shellfish should also be avoided.
Undercooked meats and poultry pose a risk, as do unpasteurized cheeses like some bries, fetas and goat cheeses. The bacteria in these cheeses may pose a risk to the pregnant mother’s system. (Kelly's side note: My doctor told me that these can cause Listeriosis, which is from the bacteria Listeria. Listeria is a bacteria that contaminates some undercooked/underprocessed meats and cheeses. If the mother contracts this infection while pregnant, it is passed on to the unborn child and can cause many problems, including death.)
And although most doctors would admit that one drink won’t hurt your fetus, most doctors agree that avoiding alcohol altogether is a safe bet for avoiding the many risks that can accompany drinking during pregnancy.
The Should Eat List
As your pregnancy develops, so do your nutritional needs. Pregnant women need at least an extra 300 calories per day to support their baby’s growth and development.
The best sources of these extra calories are more of the same good nutrition sources you’ve hopefully been eating all along: whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins.
Folic acid helps prevent abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord, and can be found either through a daily prenatal vitamin, fortified cereals, or various plant sources like leafy greens, beans, and peas.
Since your baby needs to make his or her own blood, your need for iron doubles during pregnancy. Iron from red meat is easily absorbed in the body, but fortified cereals and juices as well as multivitamins are excellent sources as well.
Calcium is essential for both the mother’s and baby’s bone strength, and dairy products are the best source. Be sure to choose reduced fat dairy so as not to load up on the calories and saturated fat.
Besides milk, cheese, and yogurt, canned salmon (with bones), certain beans and broccoli are all good calcium sources.
Protein is also important for growth, and during pregnancy you need more of it than usual. Meats are an effective protein source but can also be rich in saturated fats.
Add them to your diet carefully by sticking to appropriate serving sizes and mixing up your protein choices with eggs, nuts, tofu, and beans.
Weight gain during pregnancy is not only inevitable but healthy, so enjoy your well-chosen extra calories in the form of fruits, nuts, and the occasional ice cream splurge.
I hope this helps others as it has helped me.
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The Do Not Eat List
Some fish should be avoided because of their high mercury levels. These include swordfish, king mackerel, shark, and tilefish—all large fish with long life spans, therefore longer periods of time swimming around absorbing toxins.
Mercury has the potential to damage a developing baby’s nervous system. Other fish, like shrimp, tuna, salmon, and catfish, are safe, but sushi is not. Raw shellfish should also be avoided.
Undercooked meats and poultry pose a risk, as do unpasteurized cheeses like some bries, fetas and goat cheeses. The bacteria in these cheeses may pose a risk to the pregnant mother’s system. (Kelly's side note: My doctor told me that these can cause Listeriosis, which is from the bacteria Listeria. Listeria is a bacteria that contaminates some undercooked/underprocessed meats and cheeses. If the mother contracts this infection while pregnant, it is passed on to the unborn child and can cause many problems, including death.)
And although most doctors would admit that one drink won’t hurt your fetus, most doctors agree that avoiding alcohol altogether is a safe bet for avoiding the many risks that can accompany drinking during pregnancy.
The Should Eat List
As your pregnancy develops, so do your nutritional needs. Pregnant women need at least an extra 300 calories per day to support their baby’s growth and development.
The best sources of these extra calories are more of the same good nutrition sources you’ve hopefully been eating all along: whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins.
Folic acid helps prevent abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord, and can be found either through a daily prenatal vitamin, fortified cereals, or various plant sources like leafy greens, beans, and peas.
Since your baby needs to make his or her own blood, your need for iron doubles during pregnancy. Iron from red meat is easily absorbed in the body, but fortified cereals and juices as well as multivitamins are excellent sources as well.
Calcium is essential for both the mother’s and baby’s bone strength, and dairy products are the best source. Be sure to choose reduced fat dairy so as not to load up on the calories and saturated fat.
Besides milk, cheese, and yogurt, canned salmon (with bones), certain beans and broccoli are all good calcium sources.
Protein is also important for growth, and during pregnancy you need more of it than usual. Meats are an effective protein source but can also be rich in saturated fats.
Add them to your diet carefully by sticking to appropriate serving sizes and mixing up your protein choices with eggs, nuts, tofu, and beans.
Weight gain during pregnancy is not only inevitable but healthy, so enjoy your well-chosen extra calories in the form of fruits, nuts, and the occasional ice cream splurge.