My Vasectomy Reversal

Since we are now trying to conceive after Rich'’s vasectomy reversal , I'’ve continued to improve my diet and have begun taking prenatal vitamins. Besides eating healthier, I wanted to research what else I should be eating or not eating to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

• To prevent listeriosis, avoid deli meats and hot dogs unless piping hot
• No jerky
• No soft cheeses unless label says made with pasteurized milk (cream cheese and cottage cheese are okay)
• No blue veined cheeses
• No unpasteurized milk or milk products
• No smoked seafood
• Eggs must be cooked well
• No veggie sprouts
• No unpasteurized juice
• No peas (apparently, peas have a contraceptive effect)
• Limit soy, which mimics estrogen
• Practice good food safety. Make sure fridge is set below 40 degrees, cook foods thoroughly, and refrigerate leftovers right away. Use ready to eat foods right away.

Fish:

• Limit fish to 12 ounces a week
• No shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish
• No raw fish
• No more sushi,– even if it'’s not raw
• Okay to eat – shrimp, canned light tuna (limit albacore), salmon, pollock and catfish
• Only 6 of ounces tuna steak per week
• Vary the fish you eat

Helpful books:

• The Mother of All Pregnancy Books
• Getting Pregnant

Useful websites:

• Food safety in pregnancy
• US FDA Food safety for moms to be

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