Hi Tiger
This is my first post. I would not describe myself as maternal at all and we were so shocked I was pregnant!
I burst into tears when I found out what you should/should not do - I had no idea. I am between two-three months pregnant and like your mum I have been on strong pain killers/eaten rotten mouldy cheeses/nuts etc.
It's an absolute shocker what is and is not allowed!
I suppose it's best to follow the various medical advice given - my dr just mentioned smoking/drinking/pate/mouldy cheeses and some seafood and that was it. I came on this site and read about peanuts and everything else I was :\?

and then promptly burst into tears.
Oh well. I am sure after the birth I will be back to eating nuts with mouldy stinky cheese and a big glass of wine!