Pregnancy Diet Do's and Don'ts

Lifestyle change with pregnancy, or at least they should because not only your health as a mother to be matters but also the health of the baby and even the health of your partner to avoid any possible genetic inheritance.

However, it is the mother to be that has the big responsibility keeping her medical condition healthy and living healthy. This includes the avoidance of alcohol, drugs and over-the-counter medications considered off-limits because of their potential side effects on the newborn.

Another important "do not" is the avoidance of food that may cause listeriosis, birth defects or miscarriage to the developing baby such as un-pasteurized milk and juices as well as soft, un-pasteurized cheeses like blue cheese, goat, Brie, and Camembert.

Do not smoke cigarettes or drink apple cider and get enough rest. Keeping a healthy diet free of raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, meats or processed meats like hot dogs and delicatessen meats is important for the health of your unborn baby.

Toxoplasmosis is another potential Cat litter risk. This is a disease spread by a parasite contracted by contact with cat feces, hence pregnant women should stay away from cats and their environment if possible.

Caffeine during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage and low birth weight but around 300 milligrams per day will be okay. Make sure to ask your doctor about this or any other question regarding do and don'ts during your pregnancy, including supplements, natural remedies and vitamins.