Health Tip: Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) -- Safe, well-balanced meals are especially important during pregnancy. The American Pregnancy Foundation says certain foods should be avoided entirely, including:

• Raw meat, shellfish and eggs.
• Many deli meats that could be undercooked and harbor bacteria. During pregnancy, it''s a good idea to reheat deli meats until they''re steaming.
• Fish that contain mercury or have been exposed to pollutants.
• Smoked seafood.
• Unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses and pate.
• Unwashed, raw vegetables.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: March 27, 2007

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