Which foods should I avoid during pregnancy?

Answer 1

There is a list your Ob should give you, but off the top of my head, here goes:

tilefish
shark
limit other fishes
smoked items
bologna
salami
certain cheeses
pate
hot dogs

Answer 2

You shoudl also watch your intake of MSG (mono sodium glutamate)...this has been linked to birth defects. Fish with high levels of mercury (You can find a list of these online), soft cheeses liek Bleu and Brie...(they say that if you can spread it or cut it with a knife, then avoid it). If you eat lunch meat, cook it until it is steaming hot. Try to avoid artificial sweetners (like Sweet'n'Low or Equal or Splenda).

However, if you really looked into it and tried to stay away from EVERYTHING that was 'not good to eat during pregnancy'...you'd pretty much be drinking boiled water and bread. haha My doctor told me that as long as I eat in moderation than I can have whatever I want for teh most part. For example, be aware of what you are eating, and try not to eat ONLY things that are 'bad'...and if you do want some of that salad dressing that has MSG in it...have it...just dont have everythign else in your meal contain MSG as well.

Answer 3

Alcohol & cigaretts.
All other foods can be consumed in moderation, make sure they are fresh (even soft cheese, fish, lunchmeat, etc). There is nothing wrong with soft cheese etc, just they can infest bacteria easily if left out in room temperature or hotter. Otherwise, they are very nutritous.

Answer 4

Not all the fish, only those hi in mercury - like canned tuna, fresh cheeses, salami, try to stay away from drinks with caffein - especially colas.

Answer 5

i got told to avoid.. egg's only because if there under cooked.. ya can eat fish and seafood but not to much of it as some fish have something in them that can damage the baby... not quite sure what... but apart from that your all good x

Answer 6

Lunch meats, soft cheeses and wash all fruits. Make sure hot dogs are cooked and you can have the lunch meat but it must be microwaved.

Answer 7

fish and deli meat! later in pregnancy..I found I had to avoid spicey food...the heartburn was a ngithmare!!

Answer 8

large fish with high mercury levels: tuna, swordfish, shark, bluefish, etc. Salmon and whitefish (haddock, cod, etc.) are safe
cold cuts
soft cheese
alcoholic beverages
and cut down on caffeine if you are a major coffee drinker (or chocolate eater)

Answer 9

i dont know why people are saying fish ?i was told it was good for you and bump
i was told not to eat or not to much of
eggs
soft cheese
prawns
there are lots more your midwife will tell you cook meat well done etc
hope this helps

Answer 10

Fish, spicy food, caffeine