Congratulations, you are pregnant! Oh what an exciting time for you. There will be many new adventures for your future. Now that you know that you are pregnant here are some tips of five foods you will want to avoid for you and your coming little one.

1. Fish – Fish can be very healthy for the average person, but the pregnant woman should avoid certain kinds of fish that contain high levels of mercury. A high level of mercury could put the baby at risk of developmental problems or can cause brain damage. The fish you want to avoid include; tuna, swordfish, shark, sea bass, and mackerel.

2. Lunchmeat – Processed lunchmeat that you make sandwiches out of and cold cuts from a deli. This type of meat can carry the bacteria Listeria, although it is relatively safe for the average person to eat it, a pregnant woman whose immunity resistance is low could become contaminated. Listeria can be very serious, it can cause a woman to miscarry or cause stillbirth.

3. Soft Cheeses – Soft cheeses that are unpasteurized can also carry Listeria. Some cheeses that may be harmful to your unborn include; Feta, Brie, Gorgonzola, Queso, and Camembert.

4. Raw eggs – During your pregnancy you should avoid any food containing raw eggs due to harmful bacteria that may be found in them, some foods that contain raw eggs are ice-cream, mayonnaise, Cookie dough, and some salad dressings. Be sure to avoid any foods that you are unsure about until you can consult a doctor.

5. Raw Meat- All meat should be fully cooked, Raw meat can carry a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. If infected the baby could develop hearing loss, mental retardation, or blindness.

To have a safe and healthy pregnancy and newborn baby, be sure to avoid these foods throughout your pregnancy. You can find more information about these foods and more just visit: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~pregnant/while.html   

The important thing is to stay healthy and have a healthy baby. Congratulations and best wishes.

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