Avoid These Food During Pregnancy

Prenatal

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By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 16:26

Pregnancy diet is one of the most important factors for the health of the mother as well as the development of the fetus. While there are some food which helps and supports the body during pregnancy there are also food which can be fatal at pregnancy. Thus, such food needs to be avoided.

Food to avoid during pregnancy -

1.Unpasteurized Milk - The first on the list is unpasteurized milk. Your pregnancy diet should include milk but should be pasteurized, as unpasteurized milk contains bacteria called listeria, which has been proved to lead to miscarriage.

2.Raw Egg - Raw egg is yet another food to avoid during pregnancy. Raw egg is used in ice cream, cake, mayonnaise etc and these should never be on your list of pregnancy diet. Raw egg may contain Salmonella, which is one of the main agents of food poisoning.

3.Fish – Fish diet is good for pregnancy but certain fishes like salmon, shark, swordfish, mackerel and tuna should be avoided as they have high concentration of mercury which has a ill effect on the child's nervous system. It may also lead to brain damage of the child.

4.Soft Cheese – While dairy product is good for pregnancy diet, food to avoid during pregnancy include soft cheese. Different forms of soft cheese are blue cheese, feta and brie. Soft cheese are usually made of unpasteurized milk which as mentioned earlier has several health risks. Soft cheese can be replaced by yogurt.

5.Alcohol – last but not the least on the list of food to avoid during pregnancy is alcohol. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has worst effects on the baby's health like low weight, visual problems, abnormalities and deformed organs.

These are the top five food to be avoid during pregnancy. Read about the right diet for pregnancy here.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.