while pregnant is there any food that i should avoid?

Answer 1

anything raw! some fish! the bigger the fish the more mercury in it! soo try to stay away from shark and other large fish...and fatty foods..like fast food..if your not trying to gain soo much weight...i reccomend eating fruits and veggies and chicken or steak! just try and keep you diet healthy!

Answer 2

eveything that everyone else has mentioned but also blue cheese and no large amounts of caster oil, as this the oil may trigger labour.
Fish is very good during pregnany avoid large fish eg sword fish.
Fish is a good source of omega 3 and that is very good for you and baby do eat fish but be careful find out if it's local, ask your your fish guy to help out. In regards to shellfish thats all I was into during my preg and both my children are healthy.

Answer 3

What are the foods I should avoid during pregnancy?
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.

Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which may be life-threatening. If you are pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you reheat the meat until it is steaming.

Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided. Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has less amounts of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation. Certain types of fish used in sushi should also be avoided due to high levels of mercury. Please see Mercury in Fish for specific types of fish and further information on how to calculate mercury levels.

Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labed as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because they could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in meal that has been cooked like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section or regrigereated section. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is ok to eat.

Fish exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphyenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: blue fish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.

Answer 4

Yes. You should not eat liver, you should not eat uncooked meat (it must be very well-done), you should not eat non-pasteurised dairy products, and you should not eat too much fatty things, and you MUST eat green fresh vegetables. Avoiding fat is so that you don't get too fat, but the rest is essential for the baby's health. Also don't drink alcohol (one glass of wine once in a while is OK) and don't smoke. Also you need a lot of vitamins (fruit) and iron (lentils), and calcium (yoghurt, milk, etc)..

Answer 5

the main thing docotors say to avoid is foods high in mercury like tuna, shrimp, and most other fish and avoid foods high in sat. fat eat alot of iron and protein

Answer 6

To add to the list:
- alcohol and smoking (obviously)
- caffeine (a soda is okay, but coffee may be too strong)

Answer 7

Soft serve ice cream and pate. They have a bacteria in them that is harmful to unborn babies.