Friday, March 11, 2011

Precautions while eating during pregnancy

one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your baby is eat a balanced diet. there are a foods that you should be more careful about eating while you are pregnant.

Meat , eggs and fish that are not fully cooked could put you at risk for an infection.
do not eat 2 or 3 servings of fish per week. these fish sometimes have high levels of mercury, which could hurt your baby.
Wash all fruit and vegetables. keep cutting boards and dishes clean. eat 3 to 4 servings of dairy foods each day.

this will give you enough calcium for you and your baby. do not drink unpasteurized milk products. soft cheeses such as brie,feta , Camembert and Mexican queso fresco may have bacteria that can couse infections.
If you drink coffee or other drinks with caffeine , do not have more than 1 or 2 cups each day.


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