Baby Health Advice

3. Prohibited foods during pregnancy

The sausages should not be consumed during pregnancy. Neither meat or undercooked fish. Raw vegetables should be washed carefully.

Failure to follow these tips, you may receive a food-borne disease risk of death for children: listeriosis, caused by a bacteria found in food. Another disease that should be prevented, although it is very rare, is toxoplasmosis.

Toxoplasma is a parasite found in raw meat, the vegetables are not washed, and especially in cats. It is dangerous for pregnant women living with these animals.

To avoid toxoplasmosis, besides not eating raw meat or sausage is essential always wash hands thoroughly when handling raw meat, and carefully wash fruits and vegetables. Of course, consumption of alcohol for pregnant women is prohibited.

4. Vitamin supplements, under medical supervision

Vitamins are essential for the smooth functioning of the body because they participate in the formation of hormones and cells. A pregnant woman may be recommended vitamin supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

This is done under medical supervision, because the group of fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, D and K) accumulate in the body in case of overdose, and can be toxic to the fetus. Supplements of vitamin A, in particular, not advised for pregnant women because if you take too much may be a risk of birth defects.