Expectant mothers should take in a very healthy diet during pregnancy. However, they should be particularly careful about avoiding certain kinds of foodstuff

There could be chances of neurological damage to the fetus and seafood like shark, swordfish, tuna, sea bass or other types of large fish should be avoided as they contain high levels of methyl mercury. If you are fond of eating fish, you can go for small amounts of catfish, Farm-raised trout, Pacific salmon or fish sticks.

Parasitic disease like Toxoplasmosis is caused consuming raw meats in the form of hamburgers or pork. Toxoplasmosis can result in E.coli infection and the fatal intrauterine fetal infection.

Unwashed vegetables, soil and cat feces are believed to contain toxoplamosic parasites. Toxic e.coli can be found in raw or even rare hamburger. Therefore, hamburgers and pork should be cooked in temperatures more than 170 degrees to avoid such infections.

Undercooked molluscan shellfish, which includes oysters, clams, and mussels are known to cause bacterial, parasitic and viral infections (including hepatitis A).

Salmonella is transmitted if you consume raw chicken or even come in contact with it. Salmonella may not harm the fetus but can severely harm you by causing Diarrhea and dehydration.

Raw eggs in Caesar salads and eggnog may cause salmonella. Inadequately pasteurized milk or even soft cheeses harbor Listeria. Miscarriage, premature birth, and blood poisoning are caused by Listeriosis. Pate also might contain Listeria. Aspartame as a sweetener should be restricted during pregnancy.

Take a nutritious and healthy diet to ensure good health for you and your baby.