According to finding, there are certain foods content substances that can harm your baby that you need not to eat.
You need try taking extra care with household
hygiene, food storage, and food preparation so as to be free from some
potential complications. Always consuming well-balanced meals is
necessary at all times, but even more essential when you are pregnant.
Your developing baby needs some essential nutrients, vitamins, and
minerals. With most foods safe; also, there are foods that you need not
to eat during pregnancy.
Alcohol
NO amount of alcohol is known to be safe during pregnancy period,
so therefore alcohol should never be taken during pregnancy. When
exposed to alcohol prenatally, it hampers with the healthy development
of the baby inside you. Pending on the timing, amount, and pattern of
its use, consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can lead to Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome or some other developmental disorders.
Have you consumed alcohol before you knew you were pregnant? Stop
drinking further consumption NOW!. Also, you need to continue avoiding
alcohol during breastfeeding. If an infant is been exposed to alcohol,
it poses harmful risks, and alcohol does reach the baby during
breastfeeding.
Raw Eggs
Any foods that contain raw eggs or raw eggs itself should be
abstained from because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some
homemade Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custards,
and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs. If the recipe is
cooked at some point, this will reduce the exposure to salmonella.
Commercially manufactured ice cream, dressings, and eggnog is made with
pasteurized eggs and do not increase the risk of salmonella.
Restaurants should be using pasteurized eggs in any recipe that is made with raw eggs, such as Hollandaise sauce or dressings
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.
Smoked Seafood
Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style,
kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated
with listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a
meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is
often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or
shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually fine to eat.
Raw Shellfish
Majority of seafood borne illness are usually caused by undercooked
shellfish, which can include oysters, clams, and mussels. When we cook,
it helps to prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent
the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw
shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided
altogether during pregnancy.
Soft Cheeses
Did you know that imported soft cheeses may contain listeria. You
need to avoid soft cheeses such as brie, Camembert, Roquefort, feta,
Gorgonzola, and Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and
queso fresco, unless clearly stated by specialist that they are made
from pasteurized milk. Soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized
milk are very safe to consume.
Pate
Meat or refrigerated pate spreads should be avoided because they
may contain the bacteria listeria. Canned pate or shelf-safe meat
spreads can be eaten.
Unwashed Vegetables
Yes, vegetables are safe, and necessary part of a balanced diet. It
is however essential to make sure they are washed to avoid unnecessary
exposure to toxoplasmosis. This may contaminate the soil where the
vegetables were grown.
Foods you should NEVER Eat while pregnant