Food To Avoid Like Plague During Pregnancy!

Pregnancy is the time when the mother has to be extra cautious about what goes inside, for herself and for the baby. Proper nutritious food is a necessity but avoiding certain kinds of food and beverages is extra important. Here is the list of 6 items mothers should avoid consuming in pregnancy.

Caffeine

Large consumption of caffeine can result in a difficult birth, a low weight level of the baby, and an increase in the risk of miscarriage.

Unpasteurized Milk

Drink only unpasteurized milk or raw milk after boiling it. Avoid having soft-serve ice creams as they lead to a high risk of listeria contamination.

Raw or Uncooked Meat and Some Fishes

Toxoplasmosis is a parasite found in meat, soil, untreated water. If infected (which is very rare), it can cause harm to the baby. Always thoroughly cook your food. Some types of fish have higher levels of mercury, which can affect the baby’s developing nervous system.

Any Supplements containing Vitamin A 

Consumption of Vitamin A can harm the baby.

Alcohol

Zero consumption of alcohol is best for the unborn baby.

Uncooked Egg

Avoid having food that has uncooked egg, having a solid white and yolk is a must as it would lower the risk of getting salmonella food poisoning