Pregnant women should avoid: 1. Liver and liver products: These foods are very high in vitamin A, and too much vitamin A can harm the unborn child. Pregnant women should also avoid supplements containing vitamin A, including fish liver oils, except if you are advised to take these by your doctor. 2. Raw or undercooked Meat: Uncooked seafood and raw or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided in pregnancy because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella. 3. Unpasteurized Dairy Foods: These are best avoided in pregnancy. These foods are prone to Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that causes listeriosis, which may result in miscarriage, stillbirth, or other serious health problems. 4. Processed meats like Hot Dog: Many processed meats contain listeria. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk you ...
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