Pregnancy – a phase of a women’s life where she wants to stay healthy and avoid any kind of harm to her growing baby.

We all know ” What mother Eats – Baby Eats The Same “, as baby gets nutrition from the food a mother eats, similarly you can hurt your baby unintentionally by eating certain foods hazardous for their growth therefore it becomes very necessary to understand….

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WHICH FOODS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY ? & WHY ?

1.Raw Eggs  – 

Why to avoid Eating Raw Eggs during Pregnancy ? – Salmonella : A type of bacteria responsible to cause stomach illness through foods and Raw eggs are prone to carry Salmonella and therefore to avoid getting any bacterial infection during pregnancy, women should avoid eating Raw eggs. Foods made using raw eggs like mayonnaise or mousse etc. should be avoided too.

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2.Caffeine

Why to avoid having Caffeine during Pregnancy ? – Dehydration, Increased Blood Pressure & heart rate : Caffeine is a stimulant.it causes increase in heart rate which can lead to increased blood pressure , in the same way, frequent urination is another side effect of drinking caffeine where increased visits to bathroom can cause water loss from the body and lead to dehydration during Pregnancy. Besides this Caffeine can result in trouble in sleeping and increase risk of miscarriage.

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3.Eggplant

Why to avoid Eating Eggplant during Pregnancy ? – Premature Delivery, Menstruation Stimulant , Can Cause skin allergy : As eggplant contain phytohormones ,risk of having menstruations increases as phytohormones used to treat amenorrhea and menstrual related problems. The soil in which egg plants are grown contains toxoplasmosis which are absorbed by eggplants, toxoplasmosis can cause premature delivery ,hence not good for mother and growing baby. Egg plant can cause itchiness in arms and legs as few people are prone to get skin allergy from egg plant.

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4.Unpasteurized Milk

Why to avoid drinking Unpasteurized Milk during Pregnancy ? – Listeria : A bacteria found in unpasteurized milk i.e. raw milk can lead to infection and even death of a new born baby. So having a raw milk should be strictly avoided by a pregnant woman.

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5.Ajinomoto

Why to avoid Eating Ajinomoto during Pregnancy ? – MSG is made from fermenting sugar,
MSG is an artificial additive that might interfere with the gut’s normal functioning
It can cause headache, indigestion, bloating and nausea. Hence eating Ajinomoto is unhealthy to your baby’s health.

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6.Pineapple

Why to avoid Eating Pineapple during Pregnancy ? – Can Trigger uterine contractions and Soften the Cervix leads to Miscarriage : Pineapple is a tropical fruit rich in an enzyme called as bromelain which breaks down protein, softens the cervix and it can induce an early labor.

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7.Sesame Seeds

Why to avoid Eating Sesame Seeds during Pregnancy ? – Abortion due to Overheating : During first trimester when egg is nesting to create a journey of your baby, eating sesame seeds can be risky, otherwise its highly rich in nutrients. But in first trimester Sesame seeds can overheat body temperature, act as a stimulant and lead to abortion or it can cause forceful extraction of the fertilized ovum.

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8.Raw Sprouts

Why to avoid Eating Raw Sprouts during Pregnancy ? – Listeria : Just like in a case of raw milk, listeria is also present in raw sprouts, besides that it can put a pregnant woman under risk of many foodborne infection which can lead to complications during pregnancy, so its best to avoid eating raw sprouts.

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9.Refined Foods + Preservatives & Ready to Eat Foods

• Why to avoid Eating Refined Foods / Preservatives & Ready to Eat Foods during Pregnancy ?  – Gestational diabetes, heartburn , constipation , excessive weight gain, excessive fatigue and stretch marks : we all know refined food lose all there nutritional qualities and what left behind is a food without fiber and  without fiber, our body needs long time to process the food stuck in our guts, which can be harmful in case of Pregnant Woman, as it can lead to diabetes, heartburn, weight gain etc.
• In case of preservatives food, use of chemicals is done highly to keep food useful for a longer period of time which can be harmful for baby’s growth, it can lead to stillbirth or serious health problems for the baby after birth too.

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11.Fennel & Fenugreek Seeds

Why to avoid Eating Fennel & Fenugreek Seeds during Pregnancy ? – Excessive use can lead to Miscarriage ,as this herb is considered as stimulant for menstruation and over use of fennel seeds can cause serious complications like early uterine contractions, premature labor, and miscarriage.

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12.Raw Fish

Why to avoid Eating Raw Fish during Pregnancy ? – High Mercury, listeria, risk of food borne illness infection : You can get expose to harmful bacteria, parasites which can make your guts sick and lead to stomach infection, vomiting, dehydration and lead to serious problems to your growing baby.

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13.Papaya

Why to avoid Eating Papaya during Pregnancy ? – Papaya contains high Prostaglandins Chemicals known for Period pain induction, these chemicals constrict the blood vessels in the uterus and make the muscle layer contract, causing painful cramps which in early pregnancy can lead to abortion. So its best to avoid eating Papaya if you are trying to conceive or once you found out you are pregnant.

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In pregnancy you are already dealing with many changes inside and outside of your body, trying to eat healthy and staying active can really help in fighting adverse effects during this phase, but one can not plainly avoid certain cravings right ?

At such time consult your doctor and if they give you green signal to eat certain foods, just understand how you can help yourself and your baby by eating things in moderate level.

At last protecting your little munchkin from any hazard is top most priority of any mamma !!