is salt bad for my pregnant wife?
436279
She shouldn't eat too much. A lot of times, women who are pregnant develop edema...swelling in the hands and feet that I believe is due to water retention. I know that salt can make it worse. Not too mention that we all should avoid too much sodium. Congratulations on your soon-to-be-here little one!!!
1109269
It can be just periodic fluid retention from too much sodium.  It could indicate some degree of heart failure, or could have to do with pregnancy.  Have this person check with the doc, as the underlying cause may need immediate attention.  Also the fluid retention may be in other areas also, such as around the heart and lungs, and could cause significant problems.
592638
wants salt ?\nbad stomach,maybe
205739
Oddly enough it is drinking more water and avoiding salty things, it also helps to sit and elevate your legs for brief periods of time.  I had that same problem with two of my pregnancies.
69026
probably not, because alot of foods, canned foods, etc. have salt in them anyway.
558745
Salt is a required substance for proper body function.  Granted, too much salt can be bad, but there is a certain amount needed in order for your body systems to work.\n\nSo, like any other necessary substance, when the body detects a shortage of salt, you sense a physiological craving for salt.\n\nOn the other hand, some people (myself included) just have an affinity for salty snacks, so we may occasionally take in too much - has nothing to do with need, just desire.
835621
Salt is bad for EVERYONE. Not just guys. It's good to eat a little because it has Iodine, a necessary nutrient, in it. To much can cause high blood pressure and/or clog your ateries.
1073791
I think bouillons are ok to use if you are looking to keep flavor and use less fat and oil. You are right about the sodium content though. High salt is bad for blood pressure and can make you retain water. I would look for the lowest sodium you can find, use a canned broth if it has lower salt, or best- make your own soup base, then you control the salt. But if you have normal blood pressure I would not see any problem using bouillon.
384488
my sister-in-law just gave birth to her baby girl and she's 36..both of them are healthy and doing fine. just tell your wife to not to drink or smoke and do what the dr.s tell her to do and they will be fine.  i send you my wishes and best luck to the 3 of you!!
942629
mmm it could be your body needs it since you don't like the taste of salt. cheers
405310
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).
570839
Salt only holds water. The volume of the other stuff contribute as well.  If you eat a ton of frys or eat only 1 ice cream, the frys will add more weight than the 1 ice cream.
823298
Apparantly so. www.activemanukahoneyusa.com says that it is safe to be eaten/used by pregnant women. \n\nI'd really check with your GP though, just to be on the safe side. x
330890
Question: Should I steer clear of fish now that I'm pregnant? \n\nAnswer: No, there's no reason to put the kibosh on all fish. Loaded with protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet. But you're right to be cautious. Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of methylmercury — a compound known to be harmful in high doses to an unborn baby's or young child's developing nervous system.\n\nFish absorb methylmercury from the water they swim in and the food they eat.  But larger predator fish accumulate the highest levels of methylmercury from their prey because they eat more fish that are higher on the food chain and they tend to live longer. Methylmercury binds tightly to the proteins in fish muscle and remains there even after the fish is cooked.\n\nIn March 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidelines for how women who are trying to conceive, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children can limit their exposure to mercury in fish. They now advise eating no more than 6 ounces (about one serving) of canned albacore or "white" tuna. At the Department of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University, we tend to be a bit more conservative and recommend eating no more than 4 ounces a week. Albacore tuna contains more mercury than the canned "light" variety, which can be relatively low in mercury.\n\nAccording to the FDA/ EPA guidelines, you should also limit yourself to 12 ounces a week (about two servings) of canned "light" tuna and other cooked fish. Once again, our recommendations are more protective — eat fewer than 8 ounces a week of canned "light" tuna. And you should completely avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish (also called golden or white snapper), tuna steak (fresh or frozen), orange roughy, Spanish mackerel, marlin, and grouper because these fish are at the top of the food chain and contain the highest levels of mercury.\n\nWhile all this talk of mercury may give you the impression that you should avoid fish altogether while you're pregnant, remember that fish is an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids — all of which are essential for your baby's development. There are plenty of other tasty varieties — salmon, rainbow trout, and canned mackerel, for instance — that contain low levels of mercury and are high in healthy fats. The FDA considers these fish safe for pregnant women to eat twice a week.\n\nFor more information about the risks of mercury in fish and shellfish, check out Purdue University's Fish for Your Health Web site. You can also call the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's food information line toll-free at (888) 723-3366 or visit the FDA's Food Safety Web site. The FDA site also provides a chart of mercury levels in a variety of fish and shellfish
646094
Definitely not! Whirlpools and saunas are big no-no's for pregnant women! The temperature is way too high for the baby.
656468
I really advise that you dont try it.\n\nToo much table salt will create a sodium imbalance in your body. \nSodium ions in your body are responsible for transferring chemical signals between nerve cells, so as you can imagine it's kind of important.
445988
Eat less salt. Read food labels carefully because sometimes there is a lot of hidden sodium in foods you would never expect. Go for a walk or exercise and be sure to take time to relax as well.