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Here is a list of foods that a lady should avoid
eating while pregnant. Read about foods not to eat during pregnancy.
Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy
Eating a well balanced diet is necessary to maintain
good health. It becomes even more important for a pregnant woman. This
is because of the fact that the choice of food during pregnancy affects
the health of the expectant mother as well as development of the fetus.
Doctors agree that some foods contain bacteria and harmful chemicals,
which could interfere with the fetal development or, in the worst case,
cause serious infection. Owing to this fact, it becomes vital to take
care of the food that should be strictly avoided, apart from those
specially recommended for the pregnant woman. Read on to explore the
foods to avoid during pregnancy.
Foods Not To Eat During Pregnancy
- Alcohol: Consumption of alcoholic beverages causes host
of health problems in the baby, including low body weight, learning
disabilities, visual problems, deformed organs and other
abnormalities.
- Caffeine: Caffeine consumption can put the pregnant woman
to the risk of miscarriage and premature birth. Hence, even
beverages containing caffeine, like coffee, should be strictly
avoided during the period.
- Raw Eggs: Raw eggs should not be eaten during pregnancy,
because they contain Salmonella, a bacteria that causes food borne
illness. Stay away from the dishes that contain raw eggs as well,
including ceasar salad dressing, cookie batter and eggnog.
- Fish with Mercury: Consumption of mercury is related to
the delay in the development of the brain of the baby. Therefore,
fish with high levels of mercury, such as Tilefish, Shark, Swordfish
and King Mackerel should be strictly avoided during pregnancy.
- Smoked Seafood: Smoked seafood available in the general
stores may be contaminated with Listeria, a harmful bacteria.
Therefore, smoked seafood, especially the refrigerated one, is a
strict no-no for pregnant women.
- Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Do not eat fish
from lakes and rivers, such as bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike,
trout and walleye, because they may be exposed to high levels of
polychlorinated biphenyls, a class of organic compounds that are
harmful for health.
- Raw Shellfish: Uncooked shellfish is the source of a
number of seafood-borne diseases. Hence, pregnant women should avoid
raw shellfish.
- Soft Cheese: Soft cheese such as Feta, Gorgonzola, Queso
Blanco, Queso Fresco, Brie and Camembert, contain Listeria, which
may infect the baby. It may also lead to blood poisoning.
- Unwashed Vegetables: Vegetables should be thoroughly
washed before consumption, because they may have been exposed to a
parasitic disease 'toxoplasmosis', which might have affected the
soil where the vegetables were grown.
- Unpasteurized Milk: Ensure that the milk you consume
during pregnancy is pasteurized, because unpasteurized milk may
contain a bacteria called Listeria, which may lead to miscarriage.
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