Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts

Thanks to old wives’ tales, the latest medical reports, paranoid family members, unsubstantiated rumors, and Internet chat rooms, uncertainty about the list of things a pregnant women must avoid is growing. Now, responsible, easy-to-understand guidance about all the warnings can be found in one reliable source.For when you need the facts-not fear-about what food, drinks, activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month of your pregnancy.Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worries of many soon-to-be moms who have come to her with questions such as:. Can I exercise during my first trimester?. Is canned tuna safe to eat throughout my pregnancy?. Do self-tanners contain chemicals I should be worried about?. I have to fly for work during my second trimester. Is this safe?. Is cookie-dough ice cream safe to eat?. Can I wear an underwire bra during my pregnancy?. I’m six months pregnant. Is it alright for me to have a glycolic peel facial?. Are peanuts safe to eat or will my baby develop a peanut allergy if I eat too many?. There is a lot of chlorine in my health club’s pool. Is that a good or bad thing?Pregnancy Do’s and Don’ts includes hundreds of entries on possible concerns-from apple cider to zinc and everything in between. In each entry, Dr. Aron identifies the item, the possible cause for concern, and explains the bottom line-whether it is something a woman should avoid completely, something to take a better-safe-than-sorry approach toward, or something that is perfectly fine.