I am not against consuming and using organic products. I do agree on some point that organic products are the best choice for everyone, most especially for pre-pregnancy or pregnant women. However, do note that organic products are much more pricier compared to conventional products and it is especially for those who are on a strict budget (like yours truly) and to buy organic products all the time seriously burns a huge hole on my little wallet.
I am neither pregnant nor planning to be pregnant any time soon. And I'm not ranting or debating on the goodness and evil of buying organic products. If I can afford it, I definitely would love to switch my entire house into organics. Unfortunately, I do not have that privilege to do so.
My S.I.L plans to have baby. Kudos to her and I look forward to have a little niece or nephew to be around with. And because of that, she and my brother literally re-vamp their food as well as household products into organics. Every thing must be organic, i.e. vegetables, fruits, poultries, dairies as well as toiletries. I was a bit astounded to hear that. They really spent so much. And this has not even taken into account the cost that is due to incur during pregnancy, post-pregnancy, baby, school, etc. And not to mention the recently announce of price hike on petrol, toll, electricity, etc.
There are times, I have difficulty inviting them out for meals because they want to cut down on outside food as they are very unhealthy for both mother and future baby. Yes, that is quite true, however, it's not like I'm eating outside food all the time (except when I'm at work). If I got the time, I rather had home-cooked food, using conventional foods (as they are more affordable) as long as they are washed properly. I do occasionally buy some organic vegetables and other organic-based food products, when I can afford it. I will not compromise my health and of course, I would love to live longer and healthier.
But the thing is, when my mum carries my brother and I, she did not consume any organic products and use the normal conventional products like most parents do during their time. Yet, both me and my brother came out normal and healthy, though we are not as fit and lanky as David Beckham or Maria Sharapova. Same goes with my friends' parents. But most importantly, we are healthy, isn't that what all would-be parents want? Well, we do suffered from bouts of influenza and other minor illness that is not life-threatening at all, but aren't everyone do, too?
Does consuming organic food able to prevent these illness? Does consuming organic products can really guarantee that the babies born are free of defects (e.g. cleft lip, missing limbs, congenital heart defects), free of illnesses (e.g. cancer, autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome), absolutely genius and brilliant (i.e. high IQ and EQ), live longer, perfectly well-behaved and high immunity? Just because she was born with low immunity and she seems to be allergic/sensitive to many things, i.e. seafood and peanuts and some skin products, but it doesn't mean it's her mum to be blamed for causing her like this. Her two brothers also came out from the same mother, but they are healthy. My friend, who came from a slightly poor background, obviously her mum did not consume and don't know anything about organic products, but my friend came out intelligent and became a successful lawyer and she also eventually gave birth to a healthy baby boy, without consuming or using much organic products (she did use some organic-based toiletries and occasionally consume organic food when she feels like it throughout her pregnancy).
I did asked the doctor, if it's absolute necessary to completely change a pre-pregnant or during pregnancy's diet to organic. The doctor said, "it's not absolute necessary, it is more of a Want and not Need. We can still survive without organics and in fact, our parents did not and don't even know what is organics during their time but yet we came out normal and healthy. We developed normally, our behaviour and attitude are considered manageable and good, we succeeded in our studies and career and we are still alive." When I heard that, I thought that there's an air of truth in there. Even when my close friend was pregnant in her 40s (an unplanned pregnancy), she did not consumed or used much organic products and yet she gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl, whilst her sister who has been trying hard for more than ten years, consuming all kinds of organic food and consume traditional Chinese medicines but unfortunately, the stork has yet to arrive.
Regardless whether we are born normal or with defects doesn't mean that it comes from the food we ate or the things we do. Everything we do, act or eat, we have to do it in moderation. If we eat or do things moderately, then we will suffer less in terms of financially and physically. For example, if we consume more unhealthy food, such as pigging out on fast food, naturally we will end up either obese, heart disease or diabetes and this will affect the baby in the mother's womb. Researchers also discovered that eating certain fishes aren't good for pregnant women due to their high mercury level, but you can't possibly wiped them out of your diet as fishes contains Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D and protein which is essential for the baby's growth. Nevertheless, some of the things happen beyond our control. Sometimes, it is the Creator who decides how the babies will come out and how or what the children will become when they're growing up. We cannot 100% blame entirely on the conventional food we consume on a daily basis. If we lead a healthy lifestyle, i.e. no smoking or consuming alcohol excessively, eating moderately, exercise frequently or participate in active activities and sleep early, I believe that both mother and child will be both fit and healthy.
Please be aware that I am not here to debate. My apologies if you are offended with my posting here. I encourage you to consume organic products as they are healthier and safer as they used natural fertilizers and natural pesticides on the farming system. If you can really afford it and totally have no budget or financial constraint, then I strongly encourage you to go for it. But, if you do have constraint, then just stick to conventional food as long as you wash them properly or use the vegetable and fruit wash to ensure the vegetable and fruits are really clean and edible, same goes with the meats. Once in awhile, buy organic products when you can afford it (that's what I did, too).
In your opinion, do you consume and use organic products? Do you, especially those who are planning to get pregnant or are currently pregnant or your spouse are planning to get pregnant or currently pregnant, re-vamp the whole pantry or household into organics? I love to hear your feedback.
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