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So, I made the announcement a few weeks ago that I was expecting my first baby and the due date is getting very close now. Just like any expectant mother, I was very nervous and worried about what would come next.

On the first visit my gynecologist (around 8 weeks of pregnancy), I was handed a packet of information pregnancies. It includes what is expected in the coming months and type of exercise is good for pregnant women, etc. Among these, one of the papers listed foods that should be avoided by pregnant women.

As I was going through the list, there are some 'whaaat!?' moment. Just to name a few, he said I could not have smoked salmon, ham, salami, sushi, soft cheeses (such as brie) etc OMG! They are all my favorite foods! In fact, without knowing, I have been eating these foods until then. Then I began to worry. Is my baby going to be OK !?

After reading the paper, I watch very carefully what I eat. Then it occurred to me, what about Korean food? I ate Korean food more often than anything else. What Korean food that I can eat and what should I avoid? So I decided to research and compile a list of 'Korean food you should avoid when you're pregnant' to share with you and bring some discussion

Disclaimer -. I want to make it clear that this article is not intended for medical, health or dietary advice. Please seek appropriate professional advice if you have problems or questions about your pregnancy.

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A the most common way to intake tear Ayub (also known as adlay) in Korea was via and.

tear Ayub known to burn water and fat needed for infant growth. it also increases the risk of premature birth by releasing the amniotic fluid and it turns out it can cause constipation as well.

on the other hand, tears Ayub were known to be beneficial after childbirth because of the disposal of unnecessary fluid from the body and helps reduce swelling.

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Mung bean has a characteristic freezing cold (yin foods and who) and blocking the digestion (side comment: .. you know, when you get a burn and indigestion pregnant heart problems become a natural part of life sehar i-day So obviously yo u do not want to accidentally add additional discomfort over it!)

The green beans are also known to burn fat and the fetus if consumed in large quantities can cause miscarriage.

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red beans (also known as adzuki beans) are usually consumed in the form of, Korean shaved ice desert (, 팥빙수), and.

While the red beans make hormones throughout the body is active, it can cause oxytocin activity due to hormonal hypersecretion.

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I often use small doses of ginger when cooking meat. relatively large volume of ginger is used in (Saenggang cha, 생강차) and.

While ginger is known to increase the morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy, eating too much ginger can cause atopic dermatitis in because the fetus. with characteristic spicy

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Barley malt powder is most commonly used in sweet rice beverage (Korean name -, 식혜). It is known to dry the milk, if consumed, so many Korean women drink sikhye when they want to stop breastfeeding but not so much in advance.

So, how accurate and reliable is the information above? Well, I do not know. judgment should be yours, health and medical professionals to bear. I registered two reference material at the bottom, even though they are written in Korean.

There are many other websites and discussion forums listed group pretty much the same ingredients as above, but I do not want to list them all under reference.

Just so you know, during my pregnancy, I had a green salad sprouts regularly, at least once a month and I also have cinnamon punch and Korea donut balls of glutinous rice and baby and I was fine so far. I guess I do not consume excessive amounts.

Do you have over the food whileYou pregnant? Do you think you'll still have them after reading this post? Why not share your experiences and plans with fellow Korean food lovers

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Thanks for making this post. I look to adzuki beans (red beans, pat) and found an article from HealthLine reference NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information, US Department of Medicine) which states that the azuki bean actually recommended during pregnancy because they are high in folate and reduced risk for neural tube defects. (). I like patbingsu and songpyeon and had a few months ago, and became almost 7 months pregnant, I just have to look into this. I wish I was fluent in Korean so I can look into these materials in more detail 🙁 Doing article mentions nothing about the powder misugaru during pregnancy? Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone. Are there any who have read or heard if it was safe to eat kimchi a small amount (such as 3 tbsp) regularly (3-4 times a week) during pregnancy? I'm obsessed with Korean brand Chongga. There seems to be a small amount of seaweed in it which I believe is high in iodine.

I think Mung bean SPROUTS not allowed and not bean itself. According to research Green Beans had 80 percent of folate. Now, I'm worried. I just ate a bowl of green beans.

Hi, this article has made me really worried. I just had a big bowl of noodles cup of beans and my 8 weeks pregnant. Does anyone eat mug bean noodles while pregnant? I am very worried. thanks. 😊

Hi Sue !!!

Can I have Samgyetang Hmota soup during pregnancy (15 weeks) and after giving birth (for labor)?

Your suggestions are very much appreciated !!

Thank you

I am not qualified to give medical advice or nutrients. Please consult with your herbal doctor!

So glad that I came across this article, I started drinking yulmucha this morning for breakfast and my stomach started hurting so I went to research and come up in your yard. Definitely stay away from it now!

5 weeks pregnant and I love Korean food. Can you recommend some korean dish I had to make and eat healthy during my pregnancy and my baby?

Hi Zulay, I can not make specific recommendations as I am not a doctor or a nutritionist. Although I heard a lot during my pregnancy that folic acid is very important during early pregnancy, so try to eat foods that have it.

Dear could you please advise if the sesame oil and seeds ok to consume. I am 20 weeks and love Korean food. want to make some at home. just read on the internet that said seasame seed oil is not good for the baby. N Korean food is not good without a strong roasted seasame oil and seeds ... yummmmmm

Hi Neha, I can not give advice because I am not an expert in this field. But I can say this. I had the sesame seeds and sesame oil during my pregnancy and I did not have any problem! 🙂

Hello Sue! I am 8 weeks pregnant and I live in Korea. My OB / GYN did not give me information about what to eat and what not to eat. I am American and my hubby Korea so we eat a lot of Korean food. When I was asked doc about what is safe, he just said "Korean food is sooooo healthy. Why would you not want to eat it? That's all you have to eat! " It did not help at all for the first time the concerned mother !! Your blog is the only thing I really could find about this issue in English so thank you !!

Thanks JK, I know how you will feel after talking to your doctor. Yes, it was very scary and you want to do what's best for you and your bub. Remember, this post is for your information so it is not medical advice. 🙂 I hope you and your bub doing well.

Hello

The red beans must be safe during pregnancy. Many sites claim that it is good for pregnancy and very nutritious. I love Korean food and grew up on it.

Thanks for your insight, Diana.

I live in Sweden, and we have very good recommendations here. For us sushi is fine to eat as long as it has been frozen for three days before eating it. Any good restaurants do this and everyone in the house as well if the raw fish. The same thing applies with salami, just keep it in the freezer for three days and all possible listeria will die. Cottage cheese is fine as long as it is made from pasteurized milk!

You have to eat large amounts of extremely unhealthy ginger be harmful to the baby. Here, ginger is recommended for pregnancy sickness or morning sickness. Spicy foods during pregnancy is fine as long as you are okay.

When you breatfeeding on the other hand, cabbage and have a negative effect on the baby's stomach.

Thanks for sharing your insights!

Congrats! Very happy to see you back-you help me first learned to cook Korean food for my husband when I first got married! Now a third baby is on the way! 😉 About ginger I've never heard of it. And I would think that if it's going to cause atopic dermatitis, then Korean women should not eat Kimchi gochujang or both! Many Korean food is very spicy! I think moderation is fine. Caution after pregnancy though-I know you're going to eat a lot of spicy food Miyuk guk- they seem to be angry baby of your plan to breastfeed!

She also told me not to eat spicy foods while breastfeeding, including Kimchi! He told me that it would interfere with the baby's stomach. I have a pile of spicy food during my pregnancy even though (just a typical Korean food). Hopefully, bub I did not develop any skin rash. good luck with your third baby!

How exciting! I know of a few ingredients to avoid during pregnancy from Chinese culture. will surely remember this. Thanks for sharing!

One of the odd crazy desire I had when I was pregnant with my first child is a Japanese red bean ice bar. I was eating at least one bar a day. Good thing I did not know about the red beans later. Heheh. I had a hankering for sushi and sashimi when I was pregnant, but I heard preggers still eat them in Japan (probably different because of the quality of the fish freshness very well in Japan). Anyway, good luck with your submission! I can not wait to hear the great news. 🙂

What is your stomach? This may be stockouts creepy but you have a pregnant belly is really cute! 🙂 Also, I have read and heard about this warning from the Chinese tradition as well so I guess they are somewhat unreliable. Maybe? Better safe aye.

It's not my stomach! 🙂 I agree, it's better to be safe than sorry!

I went through three pregnancies and I stayed away only from raw meat / fish, but I do not know about all of this, especially ginger and nuts. I eat nuts like crazy 😀 Also ate plain rice Barley instead of many, many times.I've had smoked salmon, ham, salami, and cheese soft throughout my pregnancy too. Although I do not plan to have another baby this is a good post and very informative.

Thanks for sharing your experience Sandra! I sometimes think the advice we receive today are too cautious. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. I really hope to have smoked salmon, salami and soft cheese soon !!! (Not too long to go.))

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