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My fiance is Mexican, so there is no getting pa__sed the eating Mexican food here, haa haa. I eat it all the time and LOVE it, I am not a big craver person, the only thing I always truly want is good chips and salsa I can eat it every day all day. I don't know that it is hurting the baby, I am 21 weeks and the dr has not asked me what I am doing becuase he thinks there is something wrong so I take that as a good sign.

I didn't have a similar situation,(although Mexican is sounding really good now that you mentioned it) I really doubt that it would do anything to hurt your baby. Lots of women get constipated while they are pregnant, it is a common thing brought on by more than Mexican food. Some foods are harmful, but because they contain bacteria that isn't lways killed, like with some fish. But enchiladas, beans and rice....I'm sure everything is fine.

Many pregnant women get constipated because they don't drink enough water. Try getting at least 8 cups of water a day. That should make it all better!!

Speaking of water. I found out why it is so important. Once you get to 14 weeks the baby starts to urinate in the amniotic fliud, so it gets completley replenished every 3 hours. That is why you have to make sure you drink enough fliud. I found that rather facinating.(sp)

hey misty girl!! so how much water do ya'll drink in a day?? i try and have 3 bottles of water and 2 oj's....is that enough??

my midwife says 128 ounces a day for pregnant women is imperative. Thats 16 gla__ses a day!! It helps with swelling, cramping, etc.. It does work. After a week, you quit peeing all the time too. I ate mexican everyday for 2 weeks, everything is fine. The baby takes what it needs. Enjoy!

Ugh! The thought of that much water makes me queasy. As far as the Mexican food is concerned, don't worry about it. You might want to cut down on the cheese for a couple of days. Too much cheese always makes me constipated.

MMMMMMMmmmmm. I love Mexican Food!!! Ok I understand the water thing and I cannot drink enough water. I go over that easily but my vice is milk. I have went through a gallon of milk by myself in 4 days. I love milk. The problem is I can't eat very much at all lately, all I want is milk or water. Lots of Milk and Water!!!!

I have the opposite problem I go to the bathroom 3 to 4 times a day. Everything makes me go, cheese, fruit, vegetables. I wish I only went once a day.

I don't think it's hurting your baby as much as it's hurting you with your constipation and all! Eating some fiberous foods can help with that!Pretty soon, though, you're probably not going to want to eat spicy foods because when you get a little further along, indegestion could get bad!! You'll be burping up everything you eat, spicy or not! Good luck!! =)