Do not eat any unpasteurized food such as softcheesesand fresh fruit juices because they can lead to foodborne illness.
Read labels to be sure that what you are having is pasteurized - when in doubt, avoid it.
Avoid the four fish that have the highest mercury content - Tilefish, King Mackerel, Swordfish and Shark.
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High levels of mercury has been linked with damage to the baby’s nervous system development.
Do not eat raw sprouts.
Avoid deli meats or if you have them, cook them until they are steaming hot.
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Deli meat is a source of a very harmful foodborne illness called listeria.
Alcohol crosses the placenta and can cause developmental delays.
Limitcaffeineintake to less than 200mg per day (about 12-16 ounces of regular coffee).
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Caffeine crosses the placenta and can cause an increase in the baby’s heart rate.
Bonus: 50 healthy snacks (many pregnancy approved!)
The pregnancy diet rules mentioned above have been established to keep you and your baby safe and healthy.
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The goal is to gain 25-35 pounds in a healthy way.
Increase your dairy servings from three to four per day.
Choose whole grains at least 50% of the time if not more to help avoid pregnancy constipation.
Choose fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure high fiber intake without unnecessary sugar and salt.
Choosenutrient rich foodsso that your baby gets vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals.
Junk food only gives your baby empty calories, excess sugar, and unhealthy fat.
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Avoid artificial sweeteners, especially saccharin.
attempt to eat organic to avoid ingesting chemicals and pesticides.
Eat smaller meals more frequently to avoid feeling uncomfortably full.
Although you are taking a vitamin, still aim to eat folate-rich, iron-rich and calcium-rich foods.
Bonus: The pregnancy workout (stay fit, have fun!)
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