Foods You Should Strictly Avoid During Pregnancy

by Phoebe Warts Sonographers

There are certain limitations on what pregnant women should do and shouldn’t do during pregnancy. Apart from availing prenatal scanning routinely from a good ultrasound baby scans clinic, it is crucial to keep track of other things. This includes some important foods which you should have and some foods that you shouldn’t have if you are expecting. Make a chart that excludes the foods given below and includes healthy foods, which you will need to follow regularly. While making the chart keep in mind what foods and beverages to avoid.

There are certain fruits that you should stay clear of. Given below are the name of those fruits.

Pineapple

It consists of bromelain, an enzyme that can ripen the cervix wall resulting in bleeding and contractions. But if you love pineapple a lot, you can have one serving of pineapple once a week and no more than that.

Grapes

Even if you love to eat grapes, it should be strictly avoided. It has resveratrol which is toxic during pregnancy. It also contains a high amount of acidity, leading to morning sickness and even diarrhea.

Papayas

It has a type of latex named papain, which causes uterine contractions, bleeding, and miscarriages.

Tamarind

Vitamin C is very good for health. Tamarind is rich with Vitamin C, and as too much Vitamin C is harmful during pregnancy, keep a check on the intake of tamarind. Taking too much Vitamin C can cause miscarriage.

Frozen and Canned fruits

During this time everything fresh including fruits is the best option, for both you and the baby. All kinds of frozen and canned fruits should be avoided as they contain a high amount of chemicals and preservatives.

Apart from fruits, there are some foods that you should avoid during pregnancy, even if you are craving them.

Raw or Undercooked Meat and eggs

Raw and undercooked meat and eggs carry coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella which are harmful, causing food poisoning. Mostly you should stay away from anything raw or undercooked, including raw fish.

Soft Cheese

Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola are some of the names of soft cheeses that should be avoided. These are unpasteurized cheeses that contain listeria bacteria that can end in miscarriage.

Fish with mercury

Found in polluted water, mercury is a toxic element that attacks the nervous system, immune systems, and kidneys. Fishes rich with high mercury are swordfish, King Mackeral, tuna, and shellfish.

Caffeine should be strictly avoided by anyone pregnant along with a few other beverages. Here are some other beverages you should avoid.

Unpasteurized milk and fresh fruit juice

Due to the very same reason, raw foods should be avoided, these two should be avoided too.

Green tea and iced tea

Tea is, of course, good for health. But what many people do not know is the amount of caffeine these concentrated tea has. It also elevates your metabolism.

Once you have confirmed positively that you are pregnant, set your diet chart to have a healthy pregnancy ahead. You can take help from a nutritionist and also ask for suggestions from an ultrasound baby scan clinic.