Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
There are several different foods that should be avoided during pregnancy. Pay attention to the following precautions when you are planning your pregnancy nutrition and nausea control, and avoid these foods.
* Fish-High levels of mercury are found in certain fish, such as shark, swordfish, fresh tuna, mackerel, and sea bass. You shouldn't ingest more than six ounces of canned tuna per week.
* Deli Meat-Listeria can contaminate deli meats and cause miscarriage.
* Liver-Liver can contain high amounts of vitamin A, which can harm an unborn baby.
* Raw Eggs-These can harbor salmonella.
* Soft Cheeses-Soft cheeses, such as brie, Roquefort, camembert, feta, gorgonzola, and Mexican cheeses, can also harbor listeria.
* Unpasteurized Milk and Pate-This may contain listeria, also.
* Raw Shellfish-These can also cause problems or miscarriage.
* Caffeine-Avoid during the first trimester, and use moderately later in pregnancy.
* Alcohol-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can occur in an unborn baby or a mother who drinks alcohol.
* Unwashed Vegetables-Wash well to eliminate any toxins.
Always check with your doctor for nutritional information, or if you experience any problems.
