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kurnu · Sep 15th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Hi,
This is my first thread in this forum (Love it btw). I always posted in the coach section.

I'm tired of playing it cool and thinking that it will happen w/o effort but after 4 years trying we are taking an active approach. DH bought me the ovulation kit. We monitor and chart everything but somehow we overlooked nutrition. As vegetarians we take supplements. We also do daily yoga. The thing is I start my day with a peppermint tea. I also have a papaya shake in the evenings. We'll those are both abortive. What else can I be eating that lowers my chances to conceive? Maybe we can make a mini list. Something so simple can be so helpful.

Good luck ladies. xoxo

jenniletv · Sep 15th, 2009, 09:42 AM

I tried to avoid caffience and alcohol when I was trying.

ntk99 · Sep 15th, 2009, 10:05 AM

I would avoid green tea. It is very bad for developing fetuses and can be abortive. Make sure you are on a good prenatal, and are getting enough folic acid.

I wish you all the best!

CalamityJean · Sep 15th, 2009, 12:22 PM

I had no idea about green tea! I will no longer be having my morning Green tea!

Lilwalnut · Sep 15th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Seafood with high levels of mercury in it...swordfish, mackerel, shark, tuna, Maine lobster, etc...

Check out this link - http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pre...ishmercury.htm

kurnu · Sep 15th, 2009, 10:14 PM

I was also reading that soy should be avoided.

kurnu · Sep 15th, 2009, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the info girls ...I already miss sushi jiji

Aslan · Sep 16th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by kurnu

I was also reading that soy should be avoided.

Really? I'm veg and eat a lot of soy (before and after my BFP). Why?

kurnu · Sep 16th, 2009, 12:20 PM

I'm veg too and even thou I eat fish once a month Idk what to do w/o my soy. I'm still reading the articles. Some contradictory but... why risk it? There is more info but these are the ones I found useful. It has something to do with a pseudo estrogen hormone and how it affects male babies and their genitalia size.

http://www.redorbit.com/news/science...women_eat_soy/
http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/soy/1089/

Since veg take supplement I also searched about those and found this answer on Thebump ''The Good
Alfalfa: Full of vitamin K, which helps blood clotting.
Chamomile: Can help ease nausea (always a plus!) and is a natural anti-inflammatory.
Fish Oil: Contains omega-3 fatty acids, and can boost both baby's coordination and mom's mood.

The Bad
Saw Palmetto: May cause hormonal activity, something you probably don't need more of.
Dong Quai: Found to be a uterine stimulant and has relaxant effects... need we say more?
Black/Blue Cohosh: Can induce labor in women who are not fully to term.
Feverfew: A great headache remedy, yes, but since it can cause allergic reactions pregnant women are advised to stay away.

The Debatable
St. John's Wort: Some docs tout it as an alternative treatment for depression, but there's little research to say it's safe for baby.
Red Raspberry Leaf: Richin iron and can decrease nausea, protect against miscarriage and ease labor pains, but some say it isn't safe during the first trimester. ''

yellow08 · Sep 17th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Good thread!!
I hope more mums/future mums will post on what to avoid!

Lola · Nov 4th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Oh wow--no more green tea.

tabbyco · Nov 4th, 2009, 07:03 PM

The verdict is still out on Soy... some claim that it can raise estrogen levels above the norm. Funny, they were talking about it on The View this morning.

JSH812 · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:36 PM

I think you should double check about peppermint tea - it's highly recommended for nausea/morning sickness issues during pregnancy....

RE: green tea... I thought green tea was regarded as an aid to increase fertility. But I think if it were abortive..... that would be made way more public in OB offices and hospitals everywhere.

Maybe make an appointment with your doctor and go over the "eat this, not that" sheet...

Sep 15th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#1
kurnu OP yoga junkie Joined: May 2006 Location: PR Posts: 206	What to avoid when TTC Hi, This is my first thread in this forum (Love it btw). I always posted in the coach section. I'm tired of playing it cool and thinking that it will happen w/o effort but after 4 years trying we are taking an active approach. DH bought me the ovulation kit. We monitor and chart everything but somehow we overlooked nutrition. As vegetarians we take supplements. We also do daily yoga. The thing is I start my day with a peppermint tea. I also have a papaya shake in the evenings. We'll those are both abortive. What else can I be eating that lowers my chances to conceive? Maybe we can make a mini list. Something so simple can be so helpful. Good luck ladies. xoxo
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Sep 15th, 2009, 09:42 AM	#2
jenniletv Banned for Baby! Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Middle of Hokie Nation! Posts: 5,495	I tried to avoid caffience and alcohol when I was trying.
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Sep 15th, 2009, 12:22 PM	#4
CalamityJean Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 124	I had no idea about green tea! I will no longer be having my morning Green tea!
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Sep 15th, 2009, 08:31 PM	#5
Lilwalnut Miracles do exist! Joined: Jun 2007 Location: NJ & NoVA Posts: 736	Seafood with high levels of mercury in it...swordfish, mackerel, shark, tuna, Maine lobster, etc... Check out this link - http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pre...ishmercury.htm
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Sep 15th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#6
kurnu OP yoga junkie Joined: May 2006 Location: PR Posts: 206	I was also reading that soy should be avoided.
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Sep 15th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#3
ntk99 Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8	I would avoid green tea. It is very bad for developing fetuses and can be abortive. Make sure you are on a good prenatal, and are getting enough folic acid. I wish you all the best!

Sep 15th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#7
kurnu OP yoga junkie Joined: May 2006 Location: PR Posts: 206	Thanks for the info girls ...I already miss sushi jiji
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Sep 16th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#9
kurnu OP yoga junkie Joined: May 2006 Location: PR Posts: 206	I'm veg too and even thou I eat fish once a month Idk what to do w/o my soy. I'm still reading the articles. Some contradictory but... why risk it? There is more info but these are the ones I found useful. It has something to do with a pseudo estrogen hormone and how it affects male babies and their genitalia size. http://www.redorbit.com/news/science...women_eat_soy/ http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/soy/1089/ Since veg take supplement I also searched about those and found this answer on Thebump ''The Good Alfalfa: Full of vitamin K, which helps blood clotting. Chamomile: Can help ease nausea (always a plus!) and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Fish Oil: Contains omega-3 fatty acids, and can boost both baby's coordination and mom's mood. The Bad Saw Palmetto: May cause hormonal activity, something you probably don't need more of. Dong Quai: Found to be a uterine stimulant and has relaxant effects... need we say more? Black/Blue Cohosh: Can induce labor in women who are not fully to term. Feverfew: A great headache remedy, yes, but since it can cause allergic reactions pregnant women are advised to stay away. The Debatable St. John's Wort: Some docs tout it as an alternative treatment for depression, but there's little research to say it's safe for baby. Red Raspberry Leaf: Richin iron and can decrease nausea, protect against miscarriage and ease labor pains, but some say it isn't safe during the first trimester. ''
	__________________ Wishing you all lots of , happiness and sales. Peace on Wishlist Small/med magenta sabrina #12937 Julianne in espresso #12935 Earth keyfob #92294

Sep 17th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#10
yellow08 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 445	Good thread!! I hope more mums/future mums will post on what to avoid!
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Nov 4th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#11
Lola Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 890	Oh wow--no more green tea.
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Nov 4th, 2009, 07:03 PM	#12
tabbyco Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,330	The verdict is still out on Soy... some claim that it can raise estrogen levels above the norm. Funny, they were talking about it on The View this morning.
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Nov 5th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#13
JSH812 horses&hounds Joined: Jan 2008 Location: wild&wonderful Posts: 2,609	I think you should double check about peppermint tea - it's highly recommended for nausea/morning sickness issues during pregnancy.... RE: green tea... I thought green tea was regarded as an aid to increase fertility. But I think if it were abortive..... that would be made way more public in OB offices and hospitals everywhere. Maybe make an appointment with your doctor and go over the "eat this, not that" sheet...

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