We all know that a healthy diet is important during pregnancy.

A SAFE diet is also important during pregnancy.

When you are pregnant, take these items off the menu.

They are not safe for you and your baby.

THE NO FOODS:

Raw and undercooked meat,

Raw fish ( sushi ) 

Raw eggs ( raw cookie dough )

Unpasteurized dairy- blue cheese, feta cheese

Deli meat that is not heated up

DANGERS:

• Listeria- a bacteria on some uncooked and unpasteurized foods
• Mercury- found in some fish
• Miscarriage and other fetal complications can occur if exposed to unsafe foods during pregnancy

TIPS:

• Heat up or cook your deli meat and hotdogs
• Meat should be cooked all the way through. No rare or pink meat
• Fish should be cooked, no uncooked sushi
• Wash fruits and vegetables before you eat them
• Always wash your hands when you’re handling and preparing food
• Keep raw and uncooked food away from cooked food to make sure there’s no cross-contamination

If you are experiencing a craving to eat unsafe foods or eat things that are not food and have no nutritional value, let your doctor know.