Foods to Avoid

Some foods do carry risks in pregnancy, so it makes sense to avoid them if you can. Certain foods may be contaminated with bacteria such as listeria and salmonella.

• Unpasteurised milks
• Soft, unpasteurised cheeses (such as brie, camembert and similar blue-veined varieties)
• Liver and liver products (liver contains folic acid but also has high levels of Vitamin A, which could be harmful to the baby n the early months of pregnancy. Pregnant women, and women planning a pregnancy, are advised not to eat liver, or liver products).
• P‰tŽs ø all types.
• Raw and undercooked eggs.
• Ice-cream from soft whip machines
  (Note: wrapped or block ice-cream is safe)
• Mayonnaise (homemade because of the raw egg content)

If you want to know more, speak to your midwife, or family doctor.

For current information please visit the National Instuite of Clinical Excellence (NICE) at www.nice.org.uk and search 'antenatal care'.