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12-29-2012 at 6:29 PM
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Chinese food

We always order Chinese food for New Years, but I've heard a lot of mixed things about eating Chinese food while pregnant. Do you eat Chinese food and if so, what do you eat?
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12-29-2012 at 6:31 PM
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Hmmm, I wonder what women in china eat when they are pregnant. 
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12-29-2012 at 6:35 PM
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I've never heard anything about pg women needing to avoid Chinese food. But just be aware that if it's spicy, you may more prone to heartburn.  And pg women are supposed to avoid sushi and certain fish high in mercury. 
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12-29-2012 at 6:36 PM
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The women in China eat actual chinese food. Not the American version of grease loaded with MSG. 

I eat Chinese food. The place I go to doesnt use MSG. I get what I want. I have never heard anything about not eating it but I imagine because its loaded with sodium. Moderation. You'll be fine.  
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12-29-2012 at 6:37 PM
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Ya know i have eaten and im 15 weeks and nothing bad has happened so far! I haven't heard anything bad about it.
 
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12-29-2012 at 6:38 PM
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Im eating asian fusion as i type!
Shrimp tempura roll, wonton soup and spare ribs.

I think its ok if its from a good place and if you dont eat it for every meal.
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12-29-2012 at 6:39 PM
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Now I want Chinese food... Damnit.

I've had it while pregnant. Would I eat it every day? No, because it has a lot of sodium. Once in a while? Yes.
 
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12-29-2012 at 6:48 PM
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I just ate Chinese last night!
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12-29-2012 at 6:53 PM
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We order American Chinese food all the time... Sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, chicken balls, fried rice etc etc
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12-29-2012 at 7:04 PM
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I've had Chinese food a few times since being pregnant. Considering it's not the healthiest choice I wouldn't eat it every day but that's no different than when I'm not pregnant.
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12-29-2012 at 7:08 PM
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Don't eat it. Ship it to me.
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12-29-2012 at 7:10 PM
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I eat it a lot. i have craved it for a couple months now. It's more western (western as in North American) Chinese food (chicken balls and things like that), not actual Chinese food. (although that is good too, there isn't a good place near my house)

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To clarify, a lot means several times this month. It just temps me so much lately. 
 
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12-29-2012 at 7:15 PM
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Thanks everyone! Chinese for me on New Year's Eve!!
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12-29-2012 at 7:22 PM
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I had it twice in first tri (chicken fried rice and some dumplings) and felt really sick both times afterwards so I stopped eating it.  As long as there is no MSG you will be fine, I think.
 
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Last week I ate crab rangoon AND general Tso's chicken. It was awesome.
 
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12-29-2012 at 7:37 PM
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Chinese food is fine. 
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12-29-2012 at 7:51 PM
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meimsx:
Hmmm, I wonder what women in china eat when they are pregnant. 

LMAO! 

My opinion...people stress about what they eat too much while pg.  Just eat healthy most of the time.  Everything in moderation.

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12-29-2012 at 7:59 PM
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Hmmm, I wonder what women in china eat when they are pregnant. 

LMAO! 

My opinion...people stress about what they eat too much while pg.  Just eat healthy most of the time.  Everything in moderation.

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Yep!  

I think the only thing people really worry about is the MSG, but honestly most places don't even use it anymore. I cant remember the last time I was at an Asian restaurant that didn't have "msg free" printed on the menu.

I eat sushi all the time, only cooked though.  It can actually be a very healthy option.  I had some last week with grilled salmon and carrots in it, was so good. 

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12-29-2012 at 8:46 PM
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meimsx:
Hmmm, I wonder what women in china eat when they are pregnant. 

 Japanese women eat sushi too...mmmmmm sushi.

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12-29-2012 at 9:27 PM
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meimsx:
Hmmm, I wonder what women in china eat when they are pregnant. 

I have a feeling there is a huge difference between American "Chinese" food and the actual food eaten in China.

It's probably not the best choice considering the fat and sodium content, but I've never heard to avoid it.   
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12-29-2012 at 9:35 PM
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Hmmm, I wonder what women in china eat when they are pregnant. 

I have a feeling there is a huge difference between American "Chinese" food and the actual food eaten in China.

It's probably not the best choice considering the fat and sodium content, but I've never heard to avoid it.   

probably but there is a big difference in American Mexican food and real Mexican food and no one stops eating tacos or queso dip. I figure as long as I eat it at reputable places that don't use MSG I should be fine.

and now I want queso dip. 
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12-29-2012 at 9:56 PM
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This is for you meimsx.  I tried quoting, but Chrome is being a butthole.
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12-30-2012 at 3:32 AM
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Now I want chinese food. Where in the heck am I gonna get chinese food in the UK? Sad
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12-30-2012 at 8:19 AM
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Now I want chinese food. Where in the heck am I gonna get chinese food in the UK? Sad

Some of the best Chinese food I ever had was in London. I'm sure you won't have to look very far. 

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12-30-2012 at 10:01 AM
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The women in China eat actual chinese food. Not the American version of grease loaded with MSG.  

 

Haha, this exactly! When we lived in Hawaii, their Chinese food was "real" Chinese, not the American crap we have here - except for one place that was considered Chinese fast food, and it was called "Fatty's" lol. Don't get me wrong, I love the American crap. But fried chicken fingers is not what they eat in China. 

I've had Chinese food and didn't have any adverse effects. I stayed away from the crab rangoons, because I can't remember what seafood I can and can't have. (I don't like most seafood, so I haven't really paid attention to what's on the list and not). But I think you'll be fine. 
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12-30-2012 at 2:24 PM
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Man, now I really want honey chicken and crab rangoon.
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12-30-2012 at 8:15 PM
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I've eaten Chinese food throughout my pregnancy. Never had an issue. 
 
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12-30-2012 at 9:08 PM
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I'm Chinese!!! And i eat Chinese food most likely every day. Other than crab, I eat all kind of Chinese food. Some of the Chinese food is good for the baby. But you can eat more chow mein instead of fried rice :)
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12-30-2012 at 9:25 PM
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mimimimimiiii:
I'm Chinese!!! And i eat Chinese food most likely every day. Other than crab, I eat all kind of Chinese food. Some of the Chinese food is good for the baby. But you can eat more chow mein instead of fried rice :)

Mmmm, fried rice. Can I come to your house for dinner? 
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12-30-2012 at 9:49 PM
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Now I want chinese food. Where in the heck am I gonna get chinese food in the UK? [:]

If you're in London and have lots of money, try Hakkasan. If you don't have lots of money, Ping Pong. Mmmmm.
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