Now that you are pregnant, there are some foods and beverages that should be avoided or limited because of the small risk to the safety of your baby.
Eat some food and drink during pregnancy may increase the risk of harm to you and / or your baby.
Avoid undercooked meat, especially sausages or minced meat. Be careful to cook them thoroughly so that no trace of pink or blood. Although the risk is low, you can choose to avoid raw cured meats, such as Parma ham, chorizo, pepperoni and salami. This is the safest to eat meat cooked while you are pregnant.
Why? There is a risk, tiny parasites that live in raw meat, soil and cat poo and can harm the baby.
All milk sold in shops, supermarkets and restaurants in the United Kingdom pasteurized and good to drink. If you are a farmer's market or the use of farmers, however, you will probably find unpasteurized milk and products made from it. You should avoid this. This also applies to goat's milk and sheep's milk. If you only have access to unpasteurized milk, boil it before use.
Why? There is an increased risk of toxoplasmosis, listeriosis and Campylobacter.
Avoid liver and liver products, such as liver pate and liver sausage. It is not safe to take multivitamins that contain vitamin A or fish liver oils, such as cod liver oil. Also avoid any foods that have vitamin A is added (they might say 'enriched with vitamin A').
Why? The liver has a high level of vitamin A, and too much of it can harm your baby.
Avoid all types of pâté, including vegetable pâté.
Why? They may contain listeria. This is a bacteria that can cause infection called listeriosis. Listeriosis can be harmful to the baby during pregnancy or cause severe illness in newborns. liver pate can also have high levels of vitamin A, which is harmful to infants
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Why? There is a risk that these cheeses can contain listeria.
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It is important to follow the cooking instructions on the package of any prepared food you eat. Also, check that food is piping hot all the way through before you eat it. It is very important for food containing poultry, such as chickens or turkeys.
Why? There is a risk that it could contain listeria.
It is important that every egg you eat cooked until yolk and white are solid all the way through. Using a recipe cooked eggs in a safe but avoid foods that have a raw egg in it, such as homemade mayonnaise or mousse.
Why? There is a risk of salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning which can harm the baby and make you very unwell.
eggs Red Lion is an exception
eggs produced under food safety standards called British Lion Code of Practice have a lower risk of many salmonella and safe to eat very low risk of raw or undercooked.
Code Lion eggs considered for salmonella, and safe for pregnant women to eat raw or undercooked.
What happens if I get salmonella?
Salmonella food poisoning is unlikely to harm your baby, but it can give a bad bout of diarrhea and vomiting.
fish is good for you and you should aim to eat at least two portions a week, including one portion of oily fish, such as fresh tuna, mackerel or sardines. However, there are several types of fish you should avoid and some you should limit:
Try to avoid eating out of your child's plate or with a knife and fork them. This can put you at risk of infection with a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV), which is often contracted by young children in the nursery. The virus is not harmful to children but can have harmful effects on the unborn baby.
It is safest to avoid alcohol altogether during pregnancy, especially in the first three months. If you choose to drink after it, keep it to a maximum of one or two units, no more than once or twice a week.
Why? Alcohol can harm you and your baby, and experts can not be sure that any amount of alcohol is safe.
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Drink plenty of caffeine in pregnancy has been linked to miscarriage and low. birth weight
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You should limit your caffeine intake of no more than 200mg per day during your pregnancy
a can of cola has about 40 mg of caffeine, a cup of tea has about 75mg, a bar of plain chocolate has about 50mg, a cup of instant coffee has about 100 mg, cup of filter coffee has about 140mg.
This can add up quickly - you will reach your limit by, for example:
D.octors used to say you should not eat peanuts or peanut butter if you or your baby's father has asthma, eczema or allergy. This is because it was thought that eating nuts may make infants more likely to be allergic to them. But recent research has shown no clear evidence that eating peanuts during pregnancy affect the chances of your baby developing a peanut allergy.
Do not panic. If it does not make you sick at the time, it was not possible to affect you or your baby. Talk with your doctor or midwife if you are worried about something you've eaten.
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ℹLast review on June 27, 2016. Next review on 27 June 2020.
about 2 moth period was remarkable, I have a few days to come to spotting only. I was worried I would get pregnant, then I have to do the test before the negative ... what should I do ??
I was four weeks pregnant and experiencing nausea and vomiting throughout the day. I could not eat, water to drink, be not to go to work. vomiting throughout. I felt very week and dizziness. what shd i do
Hi! I experienced the same thing with my first pregnancy and I prescribed diclegis really safe FDA approved the drug morning sickness. I used it until I was 6 months. My daughter is healthy and there are no complications
I had a miscarriage last 3 months but actually pregnant now and I'm very curious about what and what not to eat .... please am i to safe drinking tea and milk Milo Dano within 5 weeks of my ... please can I also eat agidi?
I was worried I eat baby hake fish last night and this morning I take the boiling eggs on my breakfast, safe for me and my baby becouse i am 6 months pregnant
Hi'm 5 weeks I am pregnant ivf went for my scan yesterday and said that the heartbeat is not detected my doc said it was normal but am too much worried abt it could u pls tell me is it normal?
I am 10weeks pregnant but I had some bad smell discharge wit ... I felt it was a sign of staphylococcus infection ... What should I do
Hi im 6weeks pregnant now and I take drug for uti w / c is an antibiotic / paracetamol and advil possible for 3-4 weeks of my pregnancy. But the moment I do not know that im preggy for drugs affect my baby
Hi -? Thanks for your message. Please try not to worry, it sounds as if you are healthy enough and needed to take antibiotics for serious infections. If you are concerned please discuss with your midwife / Dr who can advise on the proper drug safety that you take.
Hi therei been eating raw honey from bees friends almost every day of pregnancy on the basis I have no info on the NHS / midwives that it is dangerous - I know it's not good to feed young infants. But I've seen some sites say bad raw honey in pregnancy too - should I avoid non store-bought honey ?? Second thing: I have been eating yogurt from the supermarket in the UK and France without "pasteurized" on the label because I understand that the EU law they wouldshould state clearly if they are not pasteurized. Idem creme fraiche / cream. I also ate homemade ice cream in the restaurant if no eggs, no checking of the milk. Is this wise? Thank you!
Hi, I have a rod and today ginger chocolate cake in a cafe (individually packaged) and when I cleared I saw the best before date it was 6 Des! After complaining I started worrying - is there a danger for me or the baby? Thank you very much!
Hello, my 9 weeks pregnant.I I was concerned because two weeks before I knew I was positive I do not have a chest x-ray and make three times as a little fuzzy on my 1 and 2 and found that everything is normal , Has no effect on the ongoing pregnancy.Thanks me and God bless.
Hi, I went to the clinic on Wednesday and found that I pregnant.I had ac / s last year in February and I lost the baby when he was 5 months old, she was a premature baby and now I'm pregnant again and I was worried about my scar, I never had a problem with it only that it would stretch right now because I'm pregnant. I was at highest risk? As for the safety of my baby, they say I do not discharge anything, and I worried that my baby might be affected coz I suspected I was pregnant two months ago but the tests were all negative until this week.
Hi, So sorry to hear of the suffering you have gone through this year. Definitely a roller-coaster for you. I'm sorry but I'm reluctant to tell you without any medical details. I hope that you are being looked after with the best care. Please do talk to your doctor about your concerns or contact us at Tommy for a chat on 0800 0147 800
Hi, my friend made a cheese sandwich soft for me and I had one bite before I suspect probably not a cheese I could eat! He told me because it really mold-ripened goat cheese and do not know if it is pasteurized (from Tesco but the label does not say). I am 29 weeks and were very worried - it was just one bite but is concerned back toxoplasmosis and listeria. Should I be concerned? Thanks
Hi, we do advise you to avoid this type of cheese but please do not worry, Listeria is actually very rare and you do not need to do anything unless you have symptoms. high temperature more than 38 degrees, vomiting, diarrhea or aches and pains. If you have these symptoms please see a doctor. There is a theoretical risk of Toxoplasmosis but again this is highly unlikely. To be really sure you could ask for a blood test by your GP.
I just eat chicken and bacon caesar wrap Costa and handed the package to read "pregnant women should not consume unpasteurized milk". I am a massive panic. What should I do? I do not understand how they could serve something dangerous.
Hi, Please do not worry, there is a possibility that the dress itself is pasteurized to extend the shelf life of the product. Otherwise the risk is very low, if by chance you start to feel unwell then please see your GP, but this is very unlikely.Best wishesTommy midwife
I was just over 5 weeks pregnant and eat some sweets that blackcurrant extracts liquorice has in it. I have read that liquorice should be avoided in pregnancy and now I am worried. I usually do not eat and only had a few yesterday so today. Should it be ok?
Hi Nicola, please try not to worry, the amount of liquorice in candies you've described would be very low. This evidence is quite convincing when it comes to the effects of liquorice in pregnancy, because the guidance is to avoid high-level or concentrates of sweet liquorice root as an herbal remedy, but have sweets or tea in moderate amounts is considered a good example of this wishesTommy midwife .best
I work as a nurse and my shift 12hrs @ i also have one hour each way of travel time. I started to feel pain in just five weeks and has not manged to go to work since and I am now 7 weeks. Im worried im the only one out there is somthing I just need to push on through ??. I had this with my daughter 10 years ago and the pain all the way through. Im worried people do not understand and think im lieing but I felt so sick i cant cope with going to work. Would it be better ?? Am i the only one who can not face work atm?
Hi Jess, I'm sorry to hear that you feel so sick and nauseous at this time. Every pregnancy is different for everyone, but if you do not feel comfortable with the job then you do need to look after yourself and take time off if you feel that you need it. prRelated egnancy sick leave does not count towards your level of disease. Otherwise, if you feel comfortable in doing so, it might be worth having a talk with your manager about what flexible arrangements can be made for you while you feel this way.For many, pain and nausea does not improve by the second trimester, but for some , unfortunately they suffer all the way through the pregnancy. Whether dealing with a doctor and a midwife (if you have one) to midwife this wishesTommy also.Best support
Hi, I eat pesto the other day and saw the material after seeing containing cheese pecorino. I understand it is a hard cheese that is safe even if unpasteurised, but not sure as it is made from sheep's milk. If it were not pasteurized should I risked toxoplasmosis and listeria? Very worried.
Hi Sophie, please do not worry. pesto sauce is quite safe to eat in pregnancy and a good source of calcium, iron and other essential vitamins. hard cheese that is not on the list of foods to avoid pregnancy because they contain less water and tend to harbor bacteria than soft cheeses. Enjoy your pesto!
Hi therei just found out that I am pregnant. Before knowing that I was pregnant I had a chicken liver mostly all from. I am worried about the effect it might have. I can not find online what portion of the liver is safe. I'm really worried. Please help !?
Do not worry. chicken liver pate contains vitamin A that we need in our diet to our vision, skin and immune system. But we know that too much is not recommended so we were advised to eat foods high in vitamin A only once a week
Hi, I continued to eat Rowse honey during my pregnancy -. now 24 weeks - but look online and say that honey is not pasteurized. I can not find the information anywhere. Is it safe or should I stop? Thanks
Hi Emma, thanks for your comment.Honey fine to eat in pregnancy but not suitable for babies under one year of age due to intestinal aged into adulthood. Rouse at the site they say that they are unpasteurized honey but it is still okay to eat in pregnancy. If you are still worried then just stop eating it but you should be fine to continue. Hope this helps, Caring, Midwives Tommy x
Thank you very much for the response - I'm aware of the problems for the baby but not sure on pregnancy. Will continue with my honey on toast! :)
Hi, I'm 23 weeks pregnant and had a Chinese takeaway last week. I ordered a chicken dish and eat away, then saw a substance on the bottom and side dishes that the waiter said it was the dried shrimp - I do not know if it seasoning or ingredient. It will not be hot and I understand that the dried shrimp was not cooked and I am now worried about toxoplasmosis and listeria. Is there any reason to worry? I have not been sick following food on Saturdays night.Thank you!
Hi Sophie, If you are not healthy there is nothing to worry about. A Shrimp is a small marine animals. Sometimes you get the chicken and shrimp in a dish mix the Chinese take away.
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/nutrition-pregnancy/foods-avoid-pregnancy to be added to the top of the list, as a scandal, a woman (! And even doctor a midwife) in this country are not told: DO nOT share with your child's food or eat from plates / with his equipment. Your risk of contracting CMV with effect might destroy (about 200 cases a year in the UK). This risk is much more acute than, say, from eating blue cheese or parma ham, and it should be high on any list.
Thanks for your feedback. We are in the process of publishing our information about CMV. It will be available soon. It is a good idea to mention on the 'foods to avoid' and will highlight the risks. All the information we walked through a system of checks and because it takes time before publishing, but you can rest assured that your comments have been noted and taken on board. Many thanks
Hello! I just want to ask a few more questions if this kind of symptom pregnant. when I eat breakfast ,, lunch, and dinner, I feel full ... and well, I can not understand my feelings. in the morning ,, I feel sick and at night, I feel so good ... this is completely separate from becoming pregnant?
Letty Hi, Thanks for your comment.Pregnancy disease can occur at any time of the day and it is different for everyone. If you feel theck in the morning try and eat a light breakfast and then as you start to feel better despite the rise in the day what you eat, but maintaining a healthy diet and drink plenty of fluids. Hope this helps, Caring, Tommy Midwife x
I'm a week late my period but when I came to it only light bleeding without cramping at all which is not normal for me I usually in a lot of pain I could not walk but this month has been different I felt a strange feeling in my stomach as if something is there but I'm worried if I was pregnant I had an energy drink to drink and smoke I have not taken the test yet tho
I would suggest that you take the test pregnancy to confirm if you are pregnant or not.If you are pregnant, you should contact your doctor or maternity unit for referrals to the unit so that you can begin prenatal care. It's very common for women not to smoke or drink drunk energy before they discover that they are pregnant if not planning a pregnancy, but it would be reasonable to stop this if you now think you may be pregnant. You might want to think about quitting smoking and the use of these beverages for your general health, even if not pregnantTommy The Midwife
Am the second trimester of me now, but in the early stages, I tried to take some pills for about baby because I was afraid but I could bleed a little and it will stop, I took it like three times but that d same. Then I went for a scan just to find out that my baby was still there so I am now afraid of what drugs will affect my baby. Please help, what should I do.
Hi Nazzy, I am sorry to hear that you have gone through a difficult time. Medicines you take may not have influenced the baby, but do health professionals who care for you know about the drugs you take? If it is not important to let them know so that they can monitor the baby. If you still consider terminating the pregnancy then do talk with your doctor or midwife for support with this and consider this wishesTommy options.Best midwife
Sorry this is not related to the article but I just found out I was pregnant I was 3. My child because running a half marathon tomorrow week. I am an experienced runner who has run several marathons and half marathons, I also ran in both my previous pregnancies but not in an organized race. Will I be ok to take part in a half marathon. I found the advice about pregnancy and exercise are very confusing.
Hi Emma, advice about exercise always listen to your body and keep doing what you used to do. We would suggest to avoid running the full marathon but if you are used to walking and comfortable doing half then go for it! The best midwife wishesTommy
I lost my first child after 5 days of birth. I am pregnant again what I have to do for mental peace and less stress
Hi Sadia, We are very sorry to hear about the loss of the child, we can not even imagine what you have gone through and it is understandable that you are concerned about the subsequent pregnancies. There is a lot of support to be offered and feel confident that you will be monitored very closely at this gestation. Tell your midwife or doctor how you are feeling, they will be able to tell you about the support available in your area, maybe talk therapy or support groups that you find a way to manage your concerns. The good thing is that you talk about it and ask for help, this is the first step. You can always email us at or call 0800 0147 800 Monday to Friday 9: 00-17: 00 if you want to support or assistance during this pregnancy. Hope this helps, Keep, Tommys' Midwife xx
I usually like papaya and I want to know if it is safe to eat in the first trimester? This is my first pregnancy.
Barbie Hi, Thanks for your comment.There little research has been done in this area safely papaya consumption in pregnancy and from what already exists, there may be a possible link to contraction with papaya unripen. With this said, because there needs to be more research done in this area may be advisable to avoid papaya as limited information. Hope this helps, Caring, Midwives Tommy x
I have two children. The first child delivered via c section Premie. 32 weeks. The second child is a difficult pregnancy with gestational diabetes and failed VBAC. So preformed an emergency c section and I had a uterine rupture.Now with a third unplanned age be a factor because I'm 36. Should I anticipate even more difficult pregnancies or no hope of a good pregnancy and a healthy baby?
Hi, Thanks for your comment.As you already have medical problems in your last pregnancy with premature birth and gestational diabetes, this will put you in a high risk category and you should expect to be under the lead consultant care. This does not mean that you will not have a normal pregnancy is straight forward, but you would expect to be monitored more closely in this pregnancy, and if there are signs of what happened in a previous pregnancy that their doctor can treat you more quickly. Make sure you attend all antenatal appointments and hospitals as well as all of your scans, this way you can be closely monitored. If you have any further questions then please contact Tommy Midwives via email about Hope this helps, Caring, Tommy Midwife x
Hello, So I was very anxious because I have been trying for several months now. I received my period on 04.01.18, usually always early months, sometimes a few days earlier. This month so far I have not received my full period, only blots on 4/1, 4/2, and 4/3 nothing. I took the test because I wanted to wait to stop ..... but the test was negative. Do you think I should wait longer? If so how long?
Hi Nia, a pregnancy test will normally detect pregnancy when your period, how sometimes for some women it is a little later than this. If you feel so anxious it might be worth seeing a doctor for a blood test that is more accurate than urine tests. If you are trying to become pregnant, if you have not, we would recommend for you to take folic acid supplement.Best desire, midwife Tommy
I'm just worried because I did a test yesterday morning and it came out positive. It will be my first baby. But the past week I have been through diarrhea and tired and could not eat anything. All this could effect my baby?
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