Restrictions?!

Wow the "no list" is so ridiculous. You mean no strawberries and kiwis... A.k.a. fruits high in vitamin c that not only keep you healthy but also boost your absorption of iron during pregnancy... Cos you know you need more iron now. Please don't listen to them. And staying hydrated is very important as we tend to overheat easier than usual. My Chinese boss also told me to eat lots of durians cos it's good for me. But I told her off cos it's the most stupid advice I've ever heard. Then I checked with my gynae and she says it's utter BS and please avoid durians as it leads to gestational diabetes, overheating of the body and big baby. Go figure.

I experienced this too, what's more ridiculous is my own parents would have a set of rules and my in-laws have their own different set of rules haha. It's impossible to please everyone. You yourself know best what's good for baby as we have gynae to advise us plus Internet resources. Their outdated beliefs might not benefit anyone. So for me I just ignore and eat what I want when they're not around.

Their advices might not be 100% true and it's not scientific proven. Gynae will advice no durian intake as that will result to diabetes. It's best to listen but don't need to follow. I listened and kept quiet. I didn't bother to argue back as they will not listen.

I think you shouldn't take the advise too seriously and not affect your mood. Do the right thing. Maybe you can find some article or YouTube videos to educate them that what is good for pregnancy.

Perhaps bring her to your next gynae visit and ask the gynae to clarify in her presence. Would do that if I were you, because I’m a little mischievous. :p

For me, I googled and asked gynae to find out if what they said were real. The donts in your list seem OK to me though.

Just turn on a deaf ear.. need not argue with them.. since u already know which is the right thing to eat/not

You shouldn't put too much faith in them. Sometimes their advice has no scientific basis.

I ask my husband to tackle it. I will kindly info her that all food is clear by gynae.

My doctor tell me everyday at least drink 1..5l water....