Pregnancy

Balut at a family gathering — I didn't eat it, but everyone pushed

Meera K.· 8 Jul 2026Question
Filipino family lunch. They kept offering balut and I said no (I had already read it's a hard avoid). Felt rude. Anyone else dealing with food pressure from relatives who think you're being dramatic?

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  • Priya M.· 8 Jul 2026
    Yes. I blame the baby now — "doctor said no undercooked eggs" shuts it down faster than explaining Salmonella.

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