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What Foods You Should Not Eat During Pregnancy | Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy Natural Health Remedies
You want to eat the right foods when you’re pregnant, but it can be confusing to know just what that means. In addition to getting extra calories, taking your prenatal vitamins to get nutrients like folic acid and iron and eating a well-balanced diet, there’s also the subject of what not to eat when pregnant. In this video, we’ll be talking in detail about the foods you should avoid during pregnancy and why, to help you and your baby stay as healthy and happy as possible. Stay tuned for everything you need to know on what you shouldn’t eat when pregnant. So Why Should You Avoid Certain Foods During Pregnancy? Your immune system is weakened during pregnancy, so you’re more susceptible to bacteria, viruses and other things that can cause foodborne illness, like E. coli and salmonella. Not only can these make you sick, but severe cases can cause preterm labour or miscarriage. And since you’re passing along almost everything to your growing baby, what you eat—from the mercury in fish to caffeine in coffee—affects them too. There’s also listeria, a food-borne illness that’s riskier for pregnant women. You are more likely to get it when you’re pregnant, and you’re more likely to have complications from it. It’s very rare, but there are still instances of it every year. So how do you avoid it? Simply take extra food safety measures to keep yourself safe regardless of which foods you decide to eat. Practice safe food handling, washing food and your hands often, clean your fridge and kitchen regularly, and cook things until well-done. You should also avoid or reduce your intake of certain foods that are known to cause problems during pregnancy. These are: 1. Caffeine The recommendation for pregnant women is 200 milligrams of caffeine a day. That’s about one 12-ounce cup of coffee or two and half shots of espresso. There’s evidence that high levels of caffeine in pregnancy can result in babies having a low birthweight, which can increase the risk of health problems in later life. So while you don’t need to hold back too much if you enjoy caffeine, be wary not to go over the recommended daily dose. The same, by the way, goes for other caffeinated beverages, like tea. 2. Sushi The common advice from doctors is to not eat raw fish sushi while you’re pregnant, as raw fish can contain parasites and bacteria that can make you sick. However, if you regularly go to a sushi place and haven’t gotten sick there, you’re may be okay to keep eating there during your pregnancy. Keep in mind that depending on what fish the sushi is made from, you may need to make sure that it has been frozen first. 3. Raw shellfish You should avoid eating things like raw oysters while you’re pregnant—those parasites and bacteria again. It's safe to eat shellfish during pregnancy as long as it's been thoroughly cooked. Any bacteria or viruses are usually killed by thorough cooking – though if toxins are present, they might not be completely removed by cooking, so you might prefer to avoid shellfish altogether while you’re pregnant. 4. Fish High in Mercury Some fish contain high amounts of mercury, which is a dangerous heavy metal. Although the mercury in seafood isn't a concern for most adults, special precautions apply if you're pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant. If you regularly eat fish high in mercury, the substance can accumulate in your bloodstream over time, which may affect your baby’s development. King mackerel, marlin, shark, swordfish, tilefish, and bigeye tuna all contain high levels of mercury. You should avoid feeding your child high-mercury fish during early childhood, too, as it can affect their developing brain and other organs. Fish that’s low in mercury, on the other hand, is good for you—those omega 3 fatty acids can help baby’s brain and visual development. So don’t shy away from eating cooked fish like salmon. 5. Raw or Undercooked Meats Raw or undercooked meat should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of an infection with bacteria often found in raw meat. You can also get an infection through one of the world's most common parasites. Caught during pregnancy, this parasitic infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or damage to the baby's brain and other organs, particularly the eyes. Salmonella is another common bacterial infection that is caused by eating raw or undercooked meat. It can sometimes cross the placenta and infect the foetus, which can lead to miscarriage, or the baby may contract the bacteria during delivery. 6. Deli Meats Deli meats and foods like hot dogs and cold cured meats can contain listeria. People usually become ill with listeriosis after eating listeria contaminated food, and the disease is most common in pregnant women and newborns. With listeriosis, you may experience fever, muscle aches, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. Listeria infection during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, uterine infection and preterm deliver

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