1Extra-Rare Meat
Getty Images 2Unpasteurized Dairy
Courtesy of Martha StewartDairy is important when you're pregnant because it's loaded with calcium, protein, and vitamin D, but not all dairy products are created equal. You want to avoid anything raw or unpasteurized—and that includes certain types of soft cheeses like Brie, blue cheese, and feta.
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3Salad Bars
Jason's DeliIf you think the healthiest thing you can do for your baby is swap the sandwich for the salad bar at lunch, check yourself. While making a salad yourself at home is a great choice, there are many unknown factors when DIY'ing it from a salad bar. You don't know if the food has been kept cool enough, you can't be sure how long it's been sitting out, and there could be a risk of unpasteurized cheese. Any of these factors can come with a risk of salmonella, Listeria, or even E.Coli, so stick to homemade salads for now.
4Certain Types of Sushi (and Fish)
Get ready to break up with sushi for a bit, because many types of fish used in sushi (think tuna and swordfish) contain high levels of mercury, which has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage when consumed during pregnancy.
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5Processed Meats
Getty ImagesIf you normally hit up the deli counter to get your sandwich fixings for the week, hold up. It might be quicker, easier and more convenient than cooking a turkey or chicken breast yourself, but deli meats like ham, turkey, chicken, bologna and salami come with a risk of Listeria. If you're dead set on buying prepackaged lunchmeat, make sure it's pasteurized, but to be on the safe side—prepare your own at home.
6Raw Shellfish
Getty ImagesRaw shellfish is a concern for anyone, but if you're expecting, you especially want to stay away from it, because it's prone to causing illness.
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7Raw Eggs
Raw eggs, like any other raw food, should be avoided because of the inherent risk of salmonella. But, OK, it's not like you're actually going to be pounding back raw eggs Beauty and the Beast's Gaston-style, straight out of the carton, but the ingredient can actually be found in plenty of other things you eat regularly: Caesar dressing, mayo or even homemade ice cream.
8Unpasteurized Juice
William BrinsonProps to you for wanting to sneak in more fruits and veggies, but don't do it through juice—unless you're sure it's pasteurized or you've squeezed it at home yourself and consumed it right away, due to the risk of E. Coli and Listeria.
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9Caffeine
GettyOf all the things to give up, this may be the most heartbreaking. There's debate on whether caffeine in moderation is OK, but many studies show that caffeine intake can be related to miscarriages, so it may be best to avoid it during the first trimester and keep your caffeine intake under 200 mg per day during pregnancy, according to AmericanPregnancy.org.
10Alcohol
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