Is Soy safe during Pregnancy?
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Don't know.  Ask your OB.  I know that soy encourages the production of estrogen.  Would more estrogen be harmful?
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Soya products and cooked soybeans are safe at a wide range of intakes. However, a small percentage of people have allergies to soybeans and thus should avoid soya products.\n\nSoya isoflavones have been reported to reduce thyroid function in some people.17 A preliminary trial of soya supplementation among healthy Japanese, found that 30 grams (about one ounce) per day of soybeans for three months, led to a slight reduction in the hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland.18 Some participants complained of malaise, constipation, sleepiness, and even goitre. These symptoms resolved within a month of discontinuing soya supplements. However, a variety of soya products have been shown to either cause an increase in thyroid function19 or produce no change in thyroid function.20 The clinical importance of interactions between soya and thyroid function remains unclear. However, in infants with congenital hypothyroidism, soya formula must not be added, nor removed from the diet, without consultation with a physician, because ingestion of soya may interfere with the absorption of thyroid medication.21\n\nMost research, including animal studies, report anticancer effects of soya extracts,22 though occasional animal studies have reported cancer-enhancing effects.23 The findings of several recent studies suggest that consuming soya might, under some circumstances, increase the risk of breast cancer. When ovaries have been removed from animals—a situation related to the condition of women who have had a total hysterectomy—dietary genistein has been reported to increase the proliferation of breast cancer cells.24 When pregnant rats were given genistein injections, their female offspring were reported to be at greater risk of breast cancer.25 Although premenopausal women have shown decreases in oestrogen levels in response to soya,26 27 pro-oestrogenic effects have also been reported.28 When pre-menopausal women were given soya isoflavones, an increase in breast secretions resulted—an effect thought to elevate the risk of breast cancer.29 In yet another trial, healthy breast cells from women previously given soya supplements containing isoflavones showed an increase in proliferation rates—an effect that might also increase the risk of breast cancer.30\n\nOf 154 healthy postmenopausal women who received 150 mg of soya isoflavones per day for five years, 3.9% developed an abnormal proliferation of the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia). In contrast, none of 144 women who received a placebo developed uterine hyperplasia.31 Although no case of uterine cancer was diagnosed during the study, endometrial hyperplasia is a potential forerunner of uterine cancer. The amount of isoflavones used in this study is two to three times as much as that used in many other studies. Nevertheless, the possibility exists that long-term use of isoflavones could cause uterine hyperplasia, and women taking isoflavones should be monitored appropriately by their doctor.\n\nSoya contains a compound called phytic acid, which can interfere with mineral absorption
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Soy milk is not bad for you. In fact, if you're lactose intolerant (you can't digest milk), soy is one of the alternatives. My son drinks it for this reason. But at the same time, make sure you get enough calcium, protein and vitamin D because those are supplied by milk products.
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The mercury-in-fish dietary guidelines issued by the Food and Drug Administration are only for pregnant women, women who are planning to become pregnant, and young children. And even then, the FDA's guidelines are overly cautious. The FDA has issued no consumption advice about the amount of fish that's safe for older kids, teens, men, post-menopausal women, and women who don't plan to become pregnant.\nIn the FDA's own words, its mercury guideline "was established to limit consumers' methyl mercury exposure to levels 10 times lower than the lowest levels associated with adverse effects." So even if a pregnant woman consumed twice as much mercury as the FDA's recommended limit, she would still be protected by a 500-percent cushion.\nSo determine which category you are and eat accordingly. \nThere is tuna consumption calculator but rough estimate is that it is safe to eat 2 ounces for 3 ponds of you weigh.\nexample you weight 120 lbs \nmultiply it by 2 and divided by 3 = 80 ounces of tuna per week almost 2 lbs.
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Isoflavonoids are a class of flavonoids that are derived in the human diet mainly from soybean-based foods. The major dietary isoflavonoids, genistein and daidzein, have estrogen-like activity and are classed as phytoestrogens. Because estrogens can lower serum LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, the objective of this study was to determine if isoflavonoids could improve serum lipids in healthy subjects. Forty-six men and 13 postmenopausal women not receiving hormone replacement therapy completed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of two-way parallel design and 8 wk duration. One tablet containing 55 mg of isoflavonoids (predominantly in the form of genistein) or one placebo tablet was taken daily with the evening meal. Subjects maintained their usual diet and physical activity, which were unchanged throughout the intervention. Measurement of isoflavonoids and their metabolites in 24-h urine samples provided an assessment of compliance and of isoflavonoid metabolism. Serum total, LDL, HDL and HDL subclass cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoprotein (a) were assessed at baseline and during the last week of intervention. After adjustment for baseline values, no significant differences in postintervention serum lipid and lipoprotein (a) concentrations between groups were identified. Further adjustment for age, gender and weight change did not alter the results. In addition, changes in urinary isoflavonoids were not significantly correlated with changes in serum lipids and lipoprotein (a). Therefore, this study does not support the hypothesis that isoflavonoid phytoestrogens can improve the serum lipids, at least in subjects with average serum cholesterol concentrations.\n\nThe chemical structure of isoflavones is very similar to that of our own estrogen. Because of this similarity in structure, isoflavones can interfere with the action of our own estrogen. Sometimes isoflavones will reduce the effects of estrogen because they compete with the same receptor sites on our cells. Some of the risks of excess estrogen can be lowered in this way.\n\nIsoflavones can also increase the estrogen activity. If during menopause the body's natural level of estrogen drops, isoflavones can compensate this by binding to same receptor sites, thereby easing menopause symptoms as a result. The best way to consume isoflavones is in the form soy or soyfoods, so you can benefit from other healthy components of soy. Soy contains many types of isoflavones, but the most beneficial are genistein (see picture) and daidzein. The highest amounts of isoflavones can be found in soy nuts and tempeh. Isoflavones are fairly stable. Under normal cooking conditions, isoflavones are not destroyed.\n\n\n\ntannin, tannic acid, or gallotannic acid, astringent vegetable product found in a wide variety of plants. Sources include the bark of oak, hemlock, chestnut, and mangrove; the leaves of certain sumacs; and plant galls. Tannin is also present in tea, coffee, and walnuts. A solution of tannic acid is obtained from one of these natural sources by extraction with hot water; in particular, gallotannic acid is obtained from plant gall. Tannin varies somewhat in composition, having the approximate empirical formula C76H52O46. Tannic acid is a colorless to pale yellow solid; it is believed to be a glucoside in which each of the five hydroxyl groups of the glucose molecule is esterified with a molecule of digallic acid. Tannin is used in tanning animal skins to make leather; it transforms certain proteins of animal tissue into compounds that resist decomposition. It is also used in manufacturing inks, as a mordant in dyeing, and in medicine as an astringent and for treatment of burns.
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Damage to Fetus Can Happen in Early Pregnancy \n\nCommon lawn care products can cause developmental problems in early pregnancy -- just days after conception, new research shows. \n\nExposure to newly treated lawns and golf courses -- before the recommended waiting period is over -- could harm the developing embryo, researchers say. Weed-B-Gon, Scott's 4XD, and Atrazine are just three products found to cause harm. \n\n'Even extremely low concentrations of these pesticides -- concentrations thought to not cause any harm if the person ingests it -- could interfere with both conception and an embryo's implantation in the uterusStudies have detected these pesticides in human ovarian fluid, fluid from semen, human amniotic fluid, and even in fluids that surround the human newborn,  In a previous two-year study, Greenlee investigated effects of pesticides and fungicides in women who mix and apply these chemicals. She found that women doing this kind of work were 27 times more likely to have fertility problems compared with pregnant women who didn't work with these chemicals.Pyrethrums are chrysanthemum-derived insecticides found in antilice treatments. They do not appear to have significant toxicity, but they have not been well studied in humans. \n\nArbuckle and Sever reviewed epidemiological studies of numerous individual pesticides and pesticide combinations. Overall, their review involved hundreds of thousands of individuals. Their data suggest an increased risk of fetal death associated with pesticides in general and with maternal employment in agricultural industries.
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NO!....you should always check with your doctor or pharmacy before you take anything when your breast feeding.  Whatever you put into your body is secreted into the milk you make.
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According to the latest recommendations by the FDA, pregnant women can safely eat up to 12 ounces of a variety of fish a week. Canned tuna is one of the most commonly consumed types of fish with low mercury levels according to the FDA. Pregnant and nursing women can safely consume albacore as one of their fish choices. The new advisory tells pregnant women they can safely eat up to six ounces of albacore a week (an average sandwich contains 2 ounces).
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Yes, it's safe.  However, pop can contain phosphoric acid, which can interfere with calcium absorption.  The fetus would be fine, but the mother might suffer weaker bones if she consumed a lot of pop.\n\nWhen I was pregnant, I liked cranberry or orange juice with club soda (aerated, no caffiene, very few chemicals).
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Well, this isn't a fruit, but here in the US, it is recommended that pregnant women avoid eating salmon due to the potential mercury/other contaminants that the fish ingest. (can't remember which)
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Since you may be in the process of getting pregnant or you are pregnant already, it is a good idea to supplement on folic acid to prevent neural tube defect for your baby and calcium to maintain healthy bones for yourself and for your baby. Again I would see a physician to see which vitamin formulation is good for you since there are many brands in the pharmacy. There are other pre-natal vitamins OTC. YOu may ask a pharmacist for help at any pharmacy.
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You can check out the safety of a drug through FDA. You should never take any medication, including vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements and over the counter drugs while pregnant without first consulting your doctor. There is really no such thing as a SAFE drug. All drugs have risks and side effects. Medications are foreign substances to the body.
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Yes You should definitely have a bracelet.there are so many foods and supplements that have Soy.Many times soy is not identifiable because of  wording,generic naming, and omission. if you do have an allergy to soy,every exposure could increase your sensitivity and  raise the probability of an anaphylactic episode
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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, such as tuna. Fresh, raw seafood is potentially risky because it can contain parasites such as tapeworm, which, if they grow large enough, could rob your body of nutrients needed for your growing baby. Freezing and cooking deep-sixes the parasites. For this reason, many Japanese restaurants that specialize in sushi use frozen rather than fresh fish. But restaurants in the United States aren't required to freeze fish before serving it raw.\nAs far as eatting canned tuna and the like at home- According to the latest recommendations, pregnant women can safely eat up to 12 ounces of a variety of fish a week. Canned tuna is one of the most commonly consumed types of fish with low mercury levels according to the FDA. Pregnant and nursing women can safely consume albacore as one of their fish choices. The new advisory tells pregnant women they can safely eat up to six ounces of albacore a week (an average sandwich contains 2 ounces).
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Soy in large amounts can reduce your testosterone levels. Drinking soy milk is not going to reduce your testosterone levels at all. Soy has been shown, in some cases (not all), to increase estrogen levels, but only at high amounts of consumption. So if you're a bodybuilder and your primary source of protein is soy, then you'll experience the withdrawl of testosterone (given that you're consuming 100g+ of soy protein a day). One glass of soy milk has about 5-6g of soy protein in it, which will hardly have any effect on you. If you are taking soy supplements, limit the intake of them and consume other protein supplements like whey or caseinate with soy.
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food with lots of iron, she might be turned of meat but red meat is the best form of iron for a pregnant women , i no i couldnt eat it but some women can.
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If you are TTC, Glucophage will NOT work for you!!!\n\nI found this: http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/GLU1188.HTM\n\nIf you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. Glucophage should not be taken during pregnancy. \n\nSince studies suggest the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe insulin injections instead.\n\nIt is not known whether Glucophage appears in human breast milk. Therefore, women should discuss with their doctors whether to discontinue the medication or to stop breastfeeding. If the medication is discontinued and if diet alone does not control glucose levels, then your doctor may consider insulin injections.