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Question: Hi there,
My wife is currently in her third trimester. I'm concerned with her diet because according to our gynecologist, there is no limitations to the foods my wife can have during her pregnancy, as long as she takes everything in moderation, and takes her iron, calcium, fish oil supplements, etc..
We have been trying to have at least two homecooked meals a week, along with herbal soups a few times a week to build her body up to handle the pregnancy.
Still, I'm very concerned as to how her poor diet will affect the baby. She snacks on chips, cookies, and despite my efforts, had a packet of instant noodles earlier today. We are a working couple, and are both legally blind, so it's hard enough to have a complete and wholesome diet for her.
May I just know how such poor diet will affect her, our baby and the overall pregnancy?
Thank you.
My wife is currently in her third trimester. I'm concerned with her diet because according to our gynecologist, there is no limitations to the foods my wife can have during her pregnancy, as long as she takes everything in moderation, and takes her iron, calcium, fish oil supplements, etc..
We have been trying to have at least two homecooked meals a week, along with herbal soups a few times a week to build her body up to handle the pregnancy.
Still, I'm very concerned as to how her poor diet will affect the baby. She snacks on chips, cookies, and despite my efforts, had a packet of instant noodles earlier today. We are a working couple, and are both legally blind, so it's hard enough to have a complete and wholesome diet for her.
May I just know how such poor diet will affect her, our baby and the overall pregnancy?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Growth should be assessed
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Diet during pregnancy should consists of carbohydrates, adequate protein and fat.
If she is eating regularly, and having adequate amount of these, then there is nothing to worry.
The growth of the baby should be assessed by proper abdominal examination and ultrasound.
If the growth is normal, then there is nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Growth should be assessed
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Diet during pregnancy should consists of carbohydrates, adequate protein and fat.
If she is eating regularly, and having adequate amount of these, then there is nothing to worry.
The growth of the baby should be assessed by proper abdominal examination and ultrasound.
If the growth is normal, then there is nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thank you for the reply.
We have had regular checkups, scans and assessments throughout the pregnancy, and our baby is growing well.
Will there be no negative consequences to our baby's development and health due to foods like instant noodles? I hear the wax in there is is cancerous.
Thank you for the reply.
We have had regular checkups, scans and assessments throughout the pregnancy, and our baby is growing well.
Will there be no negative consequences to our baby's development and health due to foods like instant noodles? I hear the wax in there is is cancerous.
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, eating instant noodles occasionally do not effect the health of the fetus.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, eating instant noodles occasionally do not effect the health of the fetus.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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