5 Food That Might Affect Your Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the beautiful phases in a woman’s life. It’s not just your body that will change, but the way you think and feel about yourself, your priorities, your attitude, your lifestyle, everything is about to change. So to facilitate a happy pregnancy, careful food habits needs to be infused in your system at an early stage.

1. Seafood
No, we are not asking you to give away all your fish cravings! Only some type of fishes should be avoided to stay away from any fetal damage possibilities and other complications.

2. Undercooked Eggs
Raw eggs, runny eggs and undercooked eggs are a big no-no. Homemade desserts and sauces such as chocolate mousse, cakes, mayonnaise, etc., containing raw eggs must be avoided as they may be tainted with salmonella bacteria causing vomiting and diarrhea.

3. Meat & Poultry
Due to toxoplasma gondii parasite present in raw meat & poultry expecting mothers can experience food poisoning. These can cause vomiting, miscarriages and fetal damage.

4. Unpasteurized Dairy Products
Milk does provide you with calcium, proteins and minerals. However, if unpasteurized dairy products are ingested, you run the risk of contracting severe food poisoning. Therefore, avoid all sorts of dairy products that are not pasteurized.

5. Fruits and Vegetables
Raw sprouts or any unwashed vegetables especially lettuce and cabbage must be avoided. You should wash fruits and vegetables properly, peel them and then keep them separately in clean utensils. Try to avoid eating long-refrigerated fruits and veggies to stay healthy in these nine months. Cook your veggies appropriately, try not to have uncooked vegetables especially leafy ones.