13dp5dt...Massage? Yes. No? Sesame seeds? To eat or not to eat.

Usually I would have home massage once a week, every Sunday for the past few years. I still had my massage after the embryo transfer and so I figure I prob could still have my usual 1.5hr massage yesterday.

However, it didnt feel very comfortable and my lower back felt really sensitive and I have to tell my therapist to lay off the strength on the lower back. 

When I was done, I went to google and realise to my horror, many sites claim that pregnant ladies in first trimester is not suppose to have massage, esp deep tissue for fear of causing miscarriage in the early weeks. I swear I never knew such a rule existed. Of course, there are other reports that said that such fear is unfounded if the therapist is well trained in prenatal massage and any miscarriage has more to do with chromo abnormalities than man made actions. 

Still, because I didnt enjoy the session  as much as before, I decided to skip next week and check with my doctor in the week after for her opinion.

This morning, I decided to fry 2 eggs and sprinkled some fresh sesame seeds on them to fried away. I thought it tasted really yummy. Then as you would expect, I goggled the web and to my horror, again more articles that claimed sesame seeds will possibly cause miscarriage?!

Link: http://www.livestrong.com/article/476934-why-should-you-avoid-sesame-seeds-while-pregnant/

Considerations

Some physicians may recommend avoiding sesame seeds in the first trimester if you have concerns about miscarrying, according to BabyCenter. While there is no medical cause-and-effect relationship between sesame seeds and miscarriage, it is possible for babies to be allergic to foods like peanuts and sesame seeds in the womb. To reduce this risk, you can avoid sesame seeds if it provides you with peace of mind during your pregnancy.

OH NO!

Seriously?

What have I done?!

A momentary of panic descended upon me.

Of course when I delve further into forums, I have other mums that claimed they ate sesame seeds and nothing happened to them. That kinda gave me some relief. Then I searched further and chanced upon this, which indicated sesame seeds as an ok food to eat for calcium and iron.

Link: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/pregnancy_eat_003744.htm

What special dietary needs do you have?

• Calcium helps a baby's bones and teeth to develop properly, and protects the mother's. You need at least 700-800mg a day - this can be obtained from a large glass of skimmed milk, a pot of fruit yogurt and a matchbox-sized piece of Cheddar cheese. Non-dairy sources include; fortified soya milk, tofu, dried figs, oranges, beans, spinach, canned fish, sesame seeds and white bread.

Link: http://www.pregnancyandbaby.com/pregnancy/articles/945615/10-foods-every-pregnant-woman-should-eat

Sesame seeds

Many people do not realize that sesame seeds are loaded with calcium that you baby needs for proper bone development. Sprinkle a few in your salad; add them to plain yogurt or over stir-fry. You can also use a sesame seed paste known as tahini in the foods that you prepare.

To be frank, I never knew being pregnant has so much food restriction.

I'm overwhelmed by all these conflicting claims about what is ok and what is not.

My husband was wary about me eating tempura prawns last night but I really had a craving for it. Since I was eating everything cooked, and tempura with deep frying will leave no room for undercook, I just ate it. I couldnt feel more satisfied I m telling you. Prawns I figure has a good source of protein, zinc and selenium....so if its fully cooked, I am assuming it will be fine so long as I limit the quantity to under 4 prawns in a day.