Foods you can't eat during pregnancy

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mcrsx · 15/07/2023 18:09

What CAN'T you eat during pregnancy, I hear/read mixed things

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Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 15/07/2023 18:10

NHS food advice

Foods to avoid in pregnancy

Find out what food and drink you can have and what you should avoid or be careful with during pregnancy, such as some cheeses, meats, fish, eggs, nuts, caffeine and alcohol.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/

CC4712 · 15/07/2023 18:10

I would advocate following the medical advice in your country- because it does differ.
Foods to avoid in pregnancy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Foods to avoid in pregnancy

Find out what food and drink you can have and what you should avoid or be careful with during pregnancy, such as some cheeses, meats, fish, eggs, nuts, caffeine and alcohol.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/

dementedpixie · 15/07/2023 18:10

There're very few foods you should actually avoid. Some foods can be made safe to eat by cooking e.g. blue/rinded cheeses, cured meats, etc

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/

Foods to avoid in pregnancy

Find out what food and drink you can have and what you should avoid or be careful with during pregnancy, such as some cheeses, meats, fish, eggs, nuts, caffeine and alcohol.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid

DinnaeFashYersel · 15/07/2023 18:12

NHS has a list. Just follow that.

Basically its anything that could give you food poisoning.

dementedpixie · 15/07/2023 18:20

avoid foods high in Vitamin A e.g. liver, liver pate

Avoid Foods high in Mercury e.g. shark, swordfish and Marlin

Other foods are made safe by cooking

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