High mercury fish:

Avoid high-mercury fish including shark, swordfish, tuna, and marlin.

Undercooked or raw fish:

Raw fish and shellfish can be contaminated with bacteria and parasites. Some of these can cause adverse health effects and harm both you and baby.

Raw eggs:

Raw eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella, and may put you and your baby at risk. Be sure to thoroughly cook eggs before eating.

Organ meat:

Organ meat is a great source of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and copper. To prevent consuming too much vitamin A limit your intake of organ meat to a few ounces once a week.

Caffeine:

Limit caffeine intake to under 200 mg per day, which is about 2 to 3 cups of coffee. High caffeine intake during pregnancy may limit baby’s growth and cause low birth weight.

Raw sprouts:

Raw sprouts may be contaminated with bacteria. Only eat them thoroughly cooked.

Unwashed produce:

Fruits and vegetables may be contaminated with harmful bacteria, including Toxoplasma. It’s important to thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables with plenty of clean water.

Unpasteurized milk, cheese, and fruit juice:

Don’t consume unpasteurized milk, cheese, or fruit juice, as these foods increase the risk of bacterial infections. Alcohol: Avoid all alcohol. Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and fetal alcohol syndrome.

Processed junk foods:

Eating processed foods during pregnancy can increase your risk of excess weight gain, gestational diabetes, and complications. This can have long-term health implications for you and your child.