Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Eating a well balanced diet is essential for a healthy pregnancy so a expectant woman should have proper knowledge which food items must be included and which to be avoided from her dietary plan as whatever mother eats, will have direct influence on the development of the foetus. Proper care must be taken on dietary plan, below is the list of foods which should be avoided during pregnancy period.

1. Raw meat

2. Deli Meat

3. Raw eggs

4. Unpasteurized milk

5. Soft cheese like:

a. Blue cheese

b. Feta

c. Brie

d. Camembert

e. Latin-American soft white cheeses such as queso blanco and queso fresco

6. Unwashed vegetables

7. Alcohol

8. Caffeine

9. Fish

# Fish to avoid are:

Shark
Swordfish
King mackerel
Tilefish

There are some fish groups that can be consumed in moderation by women during pregnancy.

# Fish consumed in moderation include:

Cod
Catfish
Clam
Scallops
Flatfish
Crabs
Tuna