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Now that you’ve found out you’re pregnant, you can celebrate and share the news with your family and friends. You’ve got months of pregnancy ahead of you while your body goes through so many changes. Proper nutrition during pregnancy is of course imperative to the health of your baby and ensures that baby the best start possible. We all know things like alcohol and caffeine should be avoided, or at least not consumed in large quantities but there are also many foods that are best left for post-pregnancy and if you’re planning to nurse your baby, you’ll need to wait a little longer to indulge in some of them.  Seafood While eating seafood is beneficial in most circumstances, when you’re pregnant you need to be a little bit careful about what you consume. Avoiding under-cooked or raw seafood, such as sushi, is recommended. Under-cooked and raw seafood runs the risk of carrying bacteria or viruses. You will also want to avoid seafood that contains high levels of mercury. By consuming high levels of mercury you will actually put your baby’s developing nervous system at risk of being damaged. Some of the fish to avoid include shark, swordfish, tile-fish and king mackerel. Unpasteurized foods Consuming dairy products on a regular basis is a wonderful addition to your diet. However, when pregnant it’s important to only consume those products that contain pasteurized milk. Besides dairy, you will want to check fruit juice and honey to be sure both are pasteurized. A good rule of thumb is to avoid soft cheeses unless they specifically say they are made from pasteurized milk. These are cheeses such as feta, blue cheese, brie and Camembert. Under-cooked eggs Bacterial food poisoning is something anyone can contract, however when you’re pregnant you’re actually at an increased risk. Not only that but the reaction can be much more severe while pregnant and can even affect the baby. When it comes to eggs you want to be sure they are fully cooked and the eggs yolks are firm and white. Raw eggs can contain salmonella. It’s also best to avoid any food or drinks that contain raw eggs such as raw batter, Caesar salad dressing, eggnog and Hollandaise sauce. Under-cooked meat If you’re one of those that like eating rare cuts of meat, it’s time to change the habit. While pregnant it’s important your meat is cooked fully and reaches the correct internal temperature. Invest in a good meat thermometer to check your meats when you cook them. Some of these foods will no doubt be hard to give up, but keep in mind your small sacrifice for just a few months can make all the difference in the world to the development of your growing baby. Source
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