| The following list not only applies when you are | | | | Premature delivery, congenital defects, low birth weight |
| pregnant. Continuing on with a healthier lifestyle even | | | | and mental retardation are associated with drinking |
| after giving birth is vital to your own well being and that | | | | beverages with high alcohol levels. |
| of your whole family. Steer clear of these things to | | | | Fish variants containing mercury |
| ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy for you and | | | | Swordfish, king mackerel, white snapper and tilefish are |
| your baby. | | | | just some examples of fishes with high levels of |
| Undercooked and raw food | | | | mercury. |
| Stomach illnesses and bacterial contamination may be | | | | Some Cheeses |
| brought about by undercooked and raw food. Raw | | | | Soft cheeses like feta, brie, blue cheese and Mexican |
| eggs, fish and meat should not be eaten, especially | | | | style cheeses are often unpasteurized and may bring |
| shellfish like oysters and clams. | | | | listeria infection. The bacteria carried by this illness can |
| Nicotine | | | | spread to the blood stream and central nervous |
| Smoking is bad for our health as we have always | | | | system. It often causes miscarriage or stillbirth during |
| been told. If you have been a smoker before getting | | | | pregnancy. |
| pregnant, it's about time to stop. Even second hand | | | | Keep in mind that your doctor will help you determine |
| smoking should be avoided. Studies show that smoking | | | | what foods are good or bad for you during pregnancy. |
| during pregnancy, particularly after the third month is | | | | You are not only eating and maintaining your good |
| hazardous. | | | | health for yourself but more importantly for your baby. |
| Alcohol | | | | |