Foods To Avoid When Pregnant And Why
Foods To Avoid And Why
There are many foods that you should avoid when pregnant as they can cause salmonella, listeria or toxoplasmosis.
What Foods Cause Salmonella?
- raw or runny eggs
- mayonnaise made with raw egg
- raw or undercooked meat
What Foods Cause Listeria?
- liver and liver pate
- unpasteurized dairy products: ripened soft cheeses like brie, camembert and blue veined cheeses.
- unpasteurized milk
- unheated cooked-chilled foods
What Foods Cause Toxoplasmosis?
- raw or undercooked meat
- raw cured meats such as parma ham and salami
Other Foods That Should Be Avoided
- raw or undercooked shellfish – can cause food poisoning
- peanuts – increase risk of baby developing allergy to nuts
What Is Salmonella?
Salmonella Bacterium can cause food poisoning. It is a risk to both you and your baby because food poisoning causes high temperature, vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration. This can potential cause a miscarriage or preterm labour.
What Is Listeria?
Listeriosis is a bacteria that causes a mild flu like illness in the mother. This can lead to a miscarriage or stillbirth.
What Is Toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is caused by the toxoplasma parasite. It is usually symptomless apart from mild flu symptoms. Toxoplasmosis can cause serious problems for the baby.
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