December 2012 Babies

I wouldn't worry about it BDTM14, some of the forbidden foods aren't so much about the food itself but more the dangers a bug like listeria could do if you eat 'off' food. (The danger with hummus is that it could contain listeria and I'm assuming you didn't get sick from the amount you ate the other day)

I think the not eating peanuts advice has been withdrawn now (at least in the UK) as there was no evidence that eating peanuts during pregnancy increased the chances of the baby developing a peanut allergy.

Your MW will be able to go over the risks associated with certain foods during pregnancy though I find the list changes every years or so and something on the list now may not have been when I was pregnant last time

Skrip wrote: I wouldn't worry about it BDTM14, some of the forbidden foods aren't so much about the food itself but more the dangers a bug like listeria could do if you eat 'off' food. (The danger with hummus is that it could contain listeria and I'm assuming you didn't get sick from the amount you ate the other day) I think the not eating peanuts advice has been withdrawn now (at least in the UK) as there was no evidence that eating peanuts during pregnancy increased the chances of the baby developing a peanut allergy. Your MW will be able to go over the risks associated with certain foods during pregnancy though I find the list changes every years or so and something on the list now may not have been when I was pregnant last time

Thank You :)

Hey Guys..Just lurking a bit...as I do cos my baby will prob be in dec.

On the food...Most of what they say not to eat is because we are more susceptible to food poisoning etc when we are pregnant. Us being sick is NOT good for baby. I live in the 'a little bit of naughty food, so long as well prepared is not too bad' zone.
I think you have to look into WHY they think each food is not good and decide for yourself.
Just as an example..
I still eat poached mayo so long as it's made with pasteurised eggs.
I still eat sushi, but only chicken ones that are freshly made.
I still drink coffee, but at a quarter strength of usual.
And I still etc nuts because I love them but never more that a dozen or so at a time.

HTH!

The food thing can stress you out eh. It did a bit for me the first time round and this time I'm much more relaxed. So long as the food is fresh and healthy and like others have said, not old. The guidelines do seem to change each year, I've noticed. They eat a lot of sushi in Japan and have healthy babies, likewise the middle east wouldn't function without hummus, so I think take it all with a bit of common sense and just make wise choices

yeah I think I am getting a bit too paraniod...but cant help it as a first time mum...I just guess it comes natural to be like that. I dont know
I mean you can get all this advice but still you can be a little paranoid :) I know I am. And I doubt I will stop being paranoid

Hi

Just wanted to pop in and say that I got my BFP this morning. Quite surreal. This will be my 2nd baby. Our first took two years to conceive... and this one was completely unplanned (but a very welcome) addition to our little family!

I am due on the 15th of December!

Anna_j wrote: Can anyone offer me any advice/recommendations on midwives on North Shore, Auckland. I had my first 2 kids in Chch and had a fantastic midwife there. Hoping to get one I'm as comfortable with here. I've booked in to see Delwyn Evans at Maternity Associates. Anyone had her? Or recommend anyone good? Thanks

My friend is on the north shore and her midwife was fantastic. Best midwife I've heard of so far...I was even tempted to travel that far just to see her but I figured come labour time I will not be able to handle the 45 minute drive haha...nor would my friends and family be happy coming that far to visit. I will get her name and details and let you know.

Sparkl I'm a teacher too and I know what you mean about not wanting to name your kids the same as the naughty ones from school...you almost feel like you are tempting fate. My sister-in-law called her daughter Diva and she is definately living up to that name.

We called our last son Olympus because my partner is quite in to Greek Gods and all that sort of thing (mainly because of his PS and XBox games) but I didn't mind because I think that naming our children after Gods might make them stronger and more determined in life. Olympus was an unexpected birth so we didn't really have time to think of a name. We had his funeral the very next day so wanted to have him named before then. If he had of been a girl we were going to call him Athena so we have put that aside for this baby. Still no idea what to call him if he ends up being a boy too.

I think names are incredibly difficult things to come up with. Want to make sure they don't get teased.

Tanithe Hall wrote: My friend is on the north shore and her midwife was fantastic. Best midwife I've heard of so far...I was even tempted to travel that far just to see her but I figured come labour time I will not be able to handle the 45 minute drive haha...nor would my friends and family be happy coming that far to visit. I will get her name and details and let you know.

Thanks Tanithe, that would be great

Anna_j wrote: Can anyone offer me any advice/recommendations on midwives on North Shore, Auckland. I had my first 2 kids in Chch and had a fantastic midwife there. Hoping to get one I'm as comfortable with here. I've booked in to see Delwyn Evans at Maternity Associates. Anyone had her? Or recommend anyone good? Thanks

Jackie who works at Kate Shepard Midwifery on Rosedale Road in Albany - she seems like the best midwife out there. She supported my friend through her first pregnancy really well and got her delivered easily and good follow up support

Have you considered Birthcare in Parnell? They seem well set up. It seems too early to be discussing these things but before we know it it'll be December!