How strict are you with the pregnancy food 'rules'?

[lady_neon]

I eat whatever I want. I take the same precautions in pregnancy as I would when not pregnant, but if I want subway, I eat it, and if I want cheese, I eat it.

OMG I'm not the only one!

[glenny_c]

Count me in as well!! I eat what I want, within reason. The only things I'm really extra vigilant about is exposure to 2nd hand smoke and I don't touch alcohol. Other than that, I'm sensible but yes I eat leftovers (if I know I've stored them properly etc) and if I fancy Subway I'll have it. Had prawn pasta the other night using frozen fresh prawns and ate it straight after it was cooked.

[Jellyfish]

I was pretty relaxed. I love cheese so actually had quite a lot. I don't generally eat take out so also didn't while pregnant. I ate left overs although usually tried to reheat on the stove (stews, casseroles, soups and such) as microwaves seem to hate me and always end up a mess. I guess you just have to ask what you can live with? If your baby died and it was potentially something you could have prevented how would you feel? All the statistics in the world probably don't matter when it happens to you, I doubt reminding yourself the risk was so small would be much comfort. It's a hard one but I think just common sense goes a long way, if you aren't sure where something has been or how it was prepared then I'd try to avoid but if you make it yourself you generally know the standards of your food/hygiene etc.