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Great question! I'm early in my pregnancy so I'd love to hear some of the answers. I know lots of fruits & vegetables. And whole grains.

Be careful of certain types of fish b/c of mercury. No sushi or raw fish.

Limit caffeine, drink lots of water.

iWell food you CANT eat is:- Raw Meats and Seafood including sushi - all uncooked and rare meats and seafood should be avoided due to high risk of listeria and salmonella poisoning. Deli meats including hot dogs - these deli meats might be contaminated with listeria bacteria which may result in miscarriage or even a stillbirth. It's safe to eat deli meats if you reheat them until steaming hot. Refrigerated smoked seafood - for the same reason of listeria contamination. It is safe if they are contained in cooked dishes. Canned and shelf-stable versions are safe to eat.Raw eggs - raw eggs may contain salmonella. Some Caesar salad dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream and custards as well as Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs. It is best to check with your server in a restaurant; if in doubt, it is best to avoid it. In addition, unpasteurized eggnog should be avoided. Fish high in mercury - avoid high-mercury fish such as Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel and Tilefish. Also limit fish intake to no more than 2 servings per week . Soft cheese - avoid the following soft cheeses: Feta, Brie, and Camembert cheeses, blue-veined cheeses, queso blanco, queso fresco and Panela. They are safe to eat if they are labelled pasteurized.
Refrigerated pâtes or meat spreads - for the same reason of listeria contamination. It is safe to eat the canned or shelf-stable versions. Liver - liver is a rich source of iron. However it contains a high level of Vitamin A. Large amounts of Vitamin A can be harmful to the baby. Unpasteurized milk and juices. Alcohol - many documented fetal abnormalities and birth defects have been associated with alcohol use during pregnancy

Food to eat while pregnant


You may not need to make major changes to the food you eat while pregnant. Eat according to your appetite, and try to eat from a range of good quality foods to make sure you get the nutrients you and your growing baby need. Every day, you should aim to eat something from each of these food groups:

fruit and vegetables — try to aim for five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Use any kind, including fresh, frozen, dried, tinned in natural juices, and pure fruit juices. (Remember though that only one glass of fruit juice can be counted towards your five or more portions, no matter how many you drink.)

bread, cereals, rice, pasta, potatoes — these should make up the main part of your meal. Wholegrain cereal foods such as brown rice or wholemeal bread have more fibre and vitamins and are more filling.

meat, fish and alternatives (these provide protein and iron) — include some food from this group twice a day. This includes meat, chicken, fish (including tinned fish), eggs, nuts, beans, pulses.

milk and dairy foods (these provide an important source of calcium) — try to include one pint of semi-skimmed or skimmed milk per day or swap 1/3 of a pint of milk for 1oz (30g) of cheese (matchbox size), a yoghurt or a bowl of milk pudding. Low fat dairy products have the same amount of calcium as full fat varieties.
Keep your intake of foods containing fat and foods containing sugar to a minimum. Try not to eat foods like biscuits, puddings, cakes and chocolate every day.

You should also aim to increase your levels of folic acid, an important B vitamin. Folic acid is found naturally in many foods, and it's added to some manufactured foods. It's vital for the growth and health of all the cells in the body. It's especially important if you are in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks), or if you are planning a pregnancy, as it reduces the risk of the baby being affected by neural tube defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly

Hope that helps ladies

I had trouble finding snacks that would satisfy my hunger. Apples with peanutbutter is a healthy and filling snack.

I'm 9 wks along and didn't know about not eating deli meat and hot dogs. Just 2 days ago I ate both. Do you think the baby will be harmed or is it from long term exposure?