Peanut Butter, The Atheist's Nightmare!

[Gunna_girl01]

GOD, im soooo craving peanut butter but i cant eat it cos im prego 
mmm peanut butter on toast 

[Axl4Prez2004]

GOD, im soooo craving peanut butter but i cant eat it cos im prego 
mmm peanut butter on toast 

Care to explain why you can't eat peanut butter when you're pregnant? 

[Gunna_girl01]

GOD, im soooo craving peanut butter but i cant eat it cos im prego?
mmm peanut butter on toast?

Care to explain why you can't eat peanut butter when you're pregnant??

because if the baby is alergic to peanuts.. like allot of people are, then it can kill it. 

[Axl4Prez2004]

I have 2 great super-healthy kids whose mom ate peanut butter during pregnancy.  I guess if you have some sort of family history of a peanut allergy that might be different...but if not, eat it up! 

I'm sorry, but have you spoken with your doctor about this?  A lot of folks are allergic to shellfish, does this mean you don't eat shellfish?  I have never, ever, ever heard of a fetus being killed by the mother's consumption of peanut butter.  Alcohol and crack yes.  Peanut butter no. 

[Gunna_girl01]

I have 2 great super-healthy kids whose mom ate peanut butter during pregnancy.? I guess if you have some sort of family history of a peanut allergy that might be different...but if not, eat it up!?

I'm sorry, but have you spoken with your doctor about this?? A lot of folks are allergic to shellfish, does this mean you don't eat shellfish?? I have never, ever, ever heard of a fetus being killed by the mother's consumption of peanut butter.? Alcohol and crack yes.? Peanut butter no.?

yeah i can ask him today... see im not with the father and so i dont know their family history at all...and im not willing to try and get in contact with him, cos he didnt care that i was prego, and i dont want him to change his mind, cos i hardly new him... and he is a drug dealer (which is why i dumped him)  thankfuly i met a gorgeous man that classes this baby as his... good things happen to those who wait 

[Axl4Prez2004]

Here's a list of foods to limit or avoid for pregnant women:

Foods to Avoid or Limit
Seafood: Avoid fish that are known to contain mercury including: shark, king mackerel, tile fish and swordfish. Some doctors advise limiting tuna to two servings each week. Others recommend not eating tuna at all. If you do eat some tuna, opt for the chunk light over the solid white, which contains more mercury. Stay away from raw seafood, such as sushi. This can contain bacteria that can be dangerous to you and your baby. 

Soft Cheeses: Soft cheeses such as feta and brie should be avoided during pregnancy. These can harbor bacteria, which can be harmful to a developing baby. Hard cheeses are safe and a good source of calcium. 

Caffeine: Limit your intake of caffeine during pregnancy. More than four servings each day has been linked to miscarriage and preterm labor. Keep in mind that caffeine is in tea, soda and chocolate. 

Alcohol: Opinions on this seem to change frequently. Some think an occasional glass of wine is safe, while other experts say no alcohol should be consumed at all. Too much can lead to birth defects and learning disabilities. To be safe, avoid alcohol during your pregnancy. 

Undercooked Meats: Stay away from undercooked meat, which can contain salmonella or e coli. Be sure to cook all meat thoroughly and order well done meat in restaurants. 

Lunchmeat: Limit your consumption of lunch meats during pregnancy. They can contain a bacterium known as listeria. If you occasionally have lunch meat, be sure it is very fresh.


Personally, I wouldn't recommend consuming lots of artificial sweeteners either, but I'm a bit paranoid! 

Seriously, you are fine.  Enjoy some peanut butter.  It's actually on the recommended list.