SIX FOODS YOU SHOULD RUN AWAY FROM DURING EARLY PREGNANCY TO AVOID MISCARRIAGE

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life. It is also filled with questions. There are many worries that comes to your mind. One of this is food. What is safe to eat during pregnancy? What food should be avoided?

We've compiled a list of six foods to avoid during early pregnancy.
1. Fish/Seafood with Mercury
Fish is good for you. They are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. However, fish with high levels of mercury isn’t good. Fish and seafood high in mercury are very bad in pregnancy. They are the worst foods to cause miscarriage. You should strictly avoid these during pregnancy. Some of the fish to be avoided are shark and swordfish. You should also avoid crab. King mackerel and tile fish should also be kept out.
Canned, chunk light tuna is low in mercury content. However, pregnant women should limit consumption.

2. Processed and Under cooked Meat
This is another no-no during pregnancy. Processed meats can include:
*pate
*sausages
*stuffed meats
*deli meat
If you love meat, you need to restrict yourself during pregnancy. Processed meats are known to contain a bacteria – toxoplasma gondii. This can cause toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage.
To avoid ingesting this bacteria make sure to cook the meats well. Refrigerated meats must be heated up to 73 degree Celsius. Only then it is safe for consumption. Moderation is key to eating meats during pregnancy. Maintain some restrictions on meat consumption to avoid miscarriage.

3. Pineapple
It is one of the most dangerous foods. It is a known cause of early miscarriage. Pregnant
women should avoid pineapple juice in early pregnancy. It is known to cause miscarriage especially in the first three months of pregnancy. Pineapple contains bromelain. This substance causes softening of the uterine and contractions . It creates a substance that is responsible for causing miscarriage. Pregnant women should avoid pineapple. Especially during the first threemonths of the pregnancy.

4. Unpasteurized Milk
Unpasteurized raw milk contains listeria bacteria. This is one of the most common causes of miscarriage. It is a major miscarriage causing factor in early pregnancy. Listeria bacteria is very dangerous. It can cross the placenta and infect your fetus. Unpasteurized milk can cause severe infections to the fetus. It can even cause blood poisoning. These infections can cause miscarriage. It can fatally harm your fetus. It is best to avoid unpasteurized milk during early pregnancy. In fact, it is better not to consume it during the entire pregnancy.

5. Alcohol
Regular consumption of alcohol can lead to miscarriage. Regular drinking during pregnancy is a leading cause of early miscarriage. During pregnancy the alcohol in your bloodstream passes to your fetus. This causes your fetus to have the same blood alcohol level as you. This is highly dangerous because babies body system do not have the ability to process alcohol like adults. It is very detrimental to the growth of the fetus. Some doctors say occasional drinking is ok. Others are strictly against the idea. It is best to avoid alcohol during pregnancy.

6. Raw Eggs
Eggs are well known for their health benefits. They are one of the best sources of essential nutrients during pregnancy. It is needed for having a healthy pregnancy. However, raw or under cooked eggs can be equally bad for your pregnancy. Raw or under cooked eggs can have salmonella. It is a type of bacteria that can cause severe illnesses. These include:
*Diarrhea
*Poisoning
*Fever
*Abdominal pains
*Miscarriage
Avoid foods that have raw eggs as an ingredients.

Eating balanced meals is the key to a healthy pregnancy. Moderation is the path to follow with all foods. Anything in excess is to be avoided during this time. Raw, uncooked, and under cooked foods are a strict no-no.

Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Do not self-administer medicines and vitamins. Excess of vitamins and minerals is very bad for pregnancy. Consult your doctor instead of self- diagnosing symptoms. Be careful and maintain moderation.


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