EGGS!

[StressHead]

Okay, I have been eating lots of eggs recently since I am off of my meat. I have them scrambled or hardboiled cut up in salad and sometimes pickled.
My OB said eggs were fine but I thought she said no more than two a day and my partner is sure she said no more than two a week!
Does anyone know what the rule is?? Of is anyone seeing their midwife in next couple of days to ask?

[terra_dawn]

I never heard about a daily limit on eggs...  I would assume it would be 2/day though. Why is their a limit? Is it because of the cholesteral or do they think it is harmful to the baby?

[samii89]

it is 2 eggs a week and they have 2 be properly cooked! no runny yollk but it doessomething to the baby- i think it makes them get an allergy 2 eggs!

[Avanaar]

Did a little Googling for you!

One site says:
"Raw eggs or undercooked eggs have the potential to contain Salmonella. Raw eggs are often included in many commercial products including Egg Nog and some forms of Caesar salad dressing.

Be sure to check out the labels before you consume any of these products. Signs of salmonella food poisoning may include: fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

When indulging in eggs during your pregnancy, keep the following in mind:

    * Keep eggs always refrigerated until cooked.
    * Do not use cracked eggs.
    * Wash all utensils after contact with raw eggs.
    * Eat eggs immediately after cooking.
    * Foods containing eggs should be refrigerated.
    * Do not eat dishes that contain Hollandaise Sauce or Caesar Salads which uses raw eggs."

And another site (tho it's not specifically a pregnancy site), said this:
"There are no specific rules regarding the numbers of eggs we should consume. Eggs contain high quantity of cholesterol. Accumulation of cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart diseases. If you are regularly consuming eggs then your diet intake is quite healthy.

Nutritionists suggest that you can consume three eggs in a week to receive adequate health benefits. Egg yolks are high on cholesterol as compared to egg white. An egg is so rich in nutrients that one should prefer having eggs in a diet instead of opting for vitamin supplements."

So, three eggs in a week.  And they must be properly cooked so you don't risk getting salmonella poisoning and whatnot.  =D  Personally, if I choose to have scrambled eggs with cheese, and bacon for breakfast every morning ...that's my choice!  But I hope my googling helped!!

[Tarobinc]

I love hardboiled eggs.  I eat two a day, usually in the mornings along with one to two pieces of turkey bacon. Before pg, I would used to only eat the whites but now, I love the yolk, too.  So I did a little research and found that eggs are "an excellent source of choline, a little-known but essential nutrient that contributes to fetal brain development and helps prevent birth defects. The National Academy of Sciences recommends increased choline intake for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Two eggs - including the yolks - contain about 250 milligrams of choline, or roughly half the recommended daily amount. The National Academy of Sciences recommends that pregnant women consume 450 milligrams of choline per day and that breastfeeding women consume 550 milligrams per day.

In addition to choline, eggs have varying amounts of three other nutrients that pregnant women need most. Eggs are a good source of the highest quality protein, which helps to support fetal growth. Eggs also have a B vitamin that is important for normal development of nerve tissue and can help reduce the risk of serious birth defects that affect the baby's brain and spinal cord development. The type of iron in eggs (a healthy mixture of heme and non-heme iron) is particularly well-absorbed, making eggs a good choice for pregnant and breastfeeding women who are at higher risk for anemia."

[Avanaar]

I think doctors' biggest problem with eggs is that they are high in cholesterol and they want to prevent as much heart disease as possible, hence restricting the amount of eggs you eat to three a week.

But like I said, it is a matter of personal choice.  If you choose to eat eggs and bacon every morning (and omg, that sounds really yummy right now! lol), it's your choice.  Your doctor will probably warn you of the risks ...but seriously ...are eggs and bacon really as risky as some of the side effects of those meds they put you on??

Eggs and bacon ...order up!!

[StressHead]

Thanks guys,

I've moved on to nachos, really really healthy I know.

[Tarobinc]

Ha! Ha!  I still love eggs but now I also love 7-11 Slurpees, too!

[Cheesecake7]

Oh boy, eggs, yuck!   The smell/sight of them makes me yak!

[Atlantisea]

I have also been really enjoying nachos lately,

so I've started adding a small can of drained kidney beans into the salsa to make the meal more healthy!