What is this about Peanut Butter??

I had a co-worker tell me to stay away frorm eating Peanut Butter.

She said it can increase the chances of the baby having a Peanut Allergy???

Never heard of these things before. But I feel like people are always commenting on what I am eating.



I love PEANUT BUTTER!!! I can't live without...oh well!

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Really?? I never heard that either and don't think I could give up peanut butter cups this pregnancy! lol

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PB is fine, enjoy!

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I heard that too, but then I also heard that avoiding peanut butter can increase the likelihood of peanut allergy. There is so much conflicting info out there Eat your peanut butter and don't worry about it!

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Thats not true. What is true is that you really should not introduce peanut butter to babies/ toddlers. They think giving peanuts/ peanut products to very young child may be a cause of allergies.

You can eat peanut butter!!

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That is the silliest thing I've ever heard!!
I don't see how this could possibly be true bc people have allergies to all sorts of foods.

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Posted by Maria31

That is the silliest thing I've ever heard!!
I don't see how this could possibly be true bc people have allergies to all sorts of foods.

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the only time i heard you should stay away from PB is if you yourself are allergy prone

i still think thats a silly reason to stay away from it lol i love it too!!

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I think everything in moderation is fine.

There are just some women out there who take it to the extreme and then like to VOICE their opinion to US!

I still ate my Peanut Butter Toast this morning.

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I find that very hard to believe if anything I would think it prevents allergies. When I was nursing DS I was told to eat PB that way he would be less likely to have an allergy so I don't see why eating it while pregnant would change anything>

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This was a theory several years ago, and might still be a theory floating around there. But there is no evidence to support it.

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when I was pregnant with DD (granted it was 12 years ago) I was hardly able to stomach anything but peanut butter on bread (and sometimes directly off the spoon )

DD does NOT have a peanut allergy. I think by not eating it when pregnant could increase the chances if anything.

I am eating it this time around as well with no worries. If we worried about everything that is said what would we be able to eat !

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Oh gosh, well then my baby's chances for a peanut allergy are quite good b/c I've been eating PB by the spoonfuls, always have as an appetite curver... I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER!! I've never heard that and really hope its not true.

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Oh please....that's insane! I have been eating pb everyday since I got my bfp. I'll let you know if my twins both end up with a peanut allergy,

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That's not true. As a matter of fact my Dr. said to try and eat peanut butter with crackers at night to avoid having M/S. He said the nutrients are good for you and lo.

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I ate pb very often when I was prego w/ twins- dont worry eat it.

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This is a new one most of what I ate for lunch during this pregnancy was PB & J and now I eat PB on toast!

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after reading this post.. i suddenly want a peanut butter sandwich for dinner!

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I was told to be more concerned about peanut butter when BFing and that there was more of a rise of severe peanut allergies with BFing moms who ate peanut butter. Personally, I don't buy it but I am not a medical professional so what do I know?

I will say this though, I ate A LOT of bologna when I was PG with Abby and now she wants to name her brother Oscar Meyer. Be very careful.

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PB is fine. some people should just keep thier mouth shut

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There are studies out there that indicate eating PB once you are in your 6th month can increase the chances of your child having a peanut allergy. Just like they will tell you if you are nursing to avoid it as well.

When I was pregnant with DD we were told this during our child birthing classes.

I did NOT avoid PB since I had GD with my DD and PB was my saving grace at mealtimes......