Bird nest and Chinese herbs
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ilovelebins
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my mum started boiling bird nest for me when I stepped into my 2nd trimester. not all ginseng cannot be eaten.. but american ginseng is definitely no no.
XenXuan
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Hihi, I was told once in 2nd trimester can start taking bird nest n Chinese herbs,all that nutritions soups n stuff.. Like shi san tai bao is v gd for pregnant women n the baby,they said is to an tai..it doesn't cost v much, boil with black chicken only cost abt $20,find those traditional Chinese medical hall go sell le.. U can oso ask them more abt which chinese herbs can be taken during pregnancy.. But shi san tai bao is v bitter! During my 1st pregnancy,I totally dislike the taste but still finish it.. 2nd pregnancy now,din find it taste as bitter as b4..
I only start taking bird best when Im 6mths pregnant.. Can take frm once a week to once a month.. Im taking once a month for now til about due date wil take once a week..
I only start taking bird best when Im 6mths pregnant.. Can take frm once a week to once a month.. Im taking once a month for now til about due date wil take once a week..
Mummy to Baby V
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I took bird's nest from second trimester, homecooked, unbleached version, little sugar only.
Obgyn advices me strictly NO Chinese herbs as Western research links them to maternal bleeding during delivery. I didn't take herbs but drank red dates drink in last 2 months. My boy was very healthy but I lost almost 1 litre of blood! Some Chinese herbs simply promote blood circulation too much. So safest is to skip them. Have a balanced and nutritious diet.
4-6 weeks after delivery, obgyn also said no Chinese herbs to prevent bleeding. Can consume after that.
I believe in TCM. But for pregnancy, I only trust my obgyn as they have experience monitoring pregnancy and during actual delivery.
Obgyn advices me strictly NO Chinese herbs as Western research links them to maternal bleeding during delivery. I didn't take herbs but drank red dates drink in last 2 months. My boy was very healthy but I lost almost 1 litre of blood! Some Chinese herbs simply promote blood circulation too much. So safest is to skip them. Have a balanced and nutritious diet.
4-6 weeks after delivery, obgyn also said no Chinese herbs to prevent bleeding. Can consume after that.
I believe in TCM. But for pregnancy, I only trust my obgyn as they have experience monitoring pregnancy and during actual delivery.
I've been taking birdnest since beginning of 4th month, mixed with ginseng, twice weekly. So far, no problems.
Basically, I eat almost everything except pineapples....I think the key word is "moderation" so I eat everything as long as i think the food i eat has some nutritional values.
My sis also took birdnest thrice weekly from 2nd trimester and her baby doesn't have asthma or breathing problems.
Basically, I eat almost everything except pineapples....I think the key word is "moderation" so I eat everything as long as i think the food i eat has some nutritional values.
My sis also took birdnest thrice weekly from 2nd trimester and her baby doesn't have asthma or breathing problems.
XenXuan
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I agree with u on moderation,I eat almost everything too since my 1st pregnancy.. My 2yr old son is so healthy from born to now..I gave birth to him at full term,full term with no complications nor bleeding.. I took Chinese herbs too during my 1st pregnancy but only once for the shi san tai bao cuz I seriously don't like the taste.. At times taking these traditional Chinese herbs need to depend on the mommy's health oso,if u r unsure,then dun take them..
Mummy to Baby V
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Bird's nest is a common allergen, so if allergy runs in the family, got to skip it.
beside taking bird nest, do u take any herbal soup? like for me, mum will make black chix soup with handful of red dates once every 2 wks.. any other recommendations?
XenXuan
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I only drank once till now the Chinese herbs soup for pregnant ladies, shi san tai bao with black chicken.. Gonna take 1-2 times more b4 I due ..They said black chicken is v gd for making soup with herbal.. black chicken is said to be heaty , pregnant ladies tend to be more heaty when pregnant, maybe can cut down abit if u feel a need or ask ur gynae.. Can oso try those daily family chinese soup, it's v nutritious too.. I like to juz pick a few diff veggies/fruits n boil them with rib bones/fish/chicken/seafood, can eat n drink, easily settle 1meal for a preg woman like me who dun like to cook haha..daily nutrition intake can be easier to absorb for u n ur baby inside..
pipilili
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I am at wk 16 now, haven't started to take any bird nest yet. But I have been having lower backache so my mum boiled pig's tail+blackbean+tree bark(chinese herb) for me to drink.
I also take all sorts of fruits, including pineapple. I think moderation is ok, as long as not 1 whole pineapple. Cos Singapore weather so hot, I also take water melon (1 slice) sometimes...
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I also take all sorts of fruits, including pineapple. I think moderation is ok, as long as not 1 whole pineapple. Cos Singapore weather so hot, I also take water melon (1 slice) sometimes...
ancing_wub:i wonder if the tree bark is known as huai san?
XenXuan
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Jocpt, My mom checked with the traditional Chinese medical hall, shi san tai bao can be taken frm 2nd trimester onwards, means abt 4-5months pregnant.. Best is 5months onwards as ur pregnancy is confirm stable already in TCM terms..Boil with black chicken, can be taken once every month till due date.. But some might not like e dang gui (Angelica) smell, like me I only drank once during my 1st pregnancy..
But gynaes said too much Chinese herbs can cause maternal bleeding when labor, I still need to check with my gynea on my next visit next week.. =( If yes then I won't take so much le..Maybe 7th month onwards I will stop if gynae advised..
Eejess, tats nice.. My house dun cook daily , always takeaways or eat outside,so my nutrition intake daily at times can be quite little.. Tats y I like to put all ingredients into electric cooker n boil till night time can drink already haha.. I oso eat almost everything,even those I dun like in moderation..
But gynaes said too much Chinese herbs can cause maternal bleeding when labor, I still need to check with my gynea on my next visit next week.. =( If yes then I won't take so much le..Maybe 7th month onwards I will stop if gynae advised..
Eejess, tats nice.. My house dun cook daily , always takeaways or eat outside,so my nutrition intake daily at times can be quite little.. Tats y I like to put all ingredients into electric cooker n boil till night time can drink already haha.. I oso eat almost everything,even those I dun like in moderation..
ya, my mum tells me to eat anything i like except for mutton n pineapple.. but is my bro keep restricting me not to eat this or that.. like not to eat scavengers like prawns, clams, etc.. haha.. more gan chiong than my hubby.
XenXuan
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Haha I love seafood n indian mutton soup.. Mutton can be quite heaty so Muz careful when eat but it's v nutritious.. My hubby n mom say inidan mutton soup(kumbing soup) is gd for my pregnancy so now n then we will drink haha.. My hubby say Chinese say this n that cannot eat cannot do, but western countries pregnant ladies oso eat this way oso nothing happen, so tell me dun nd so scare, eat abit nvm , absorb diff nutrition the baby will be strong haha watermelon n pineapple I oso eat but not as much,1-2pieces haha..