6 Foods To Avoid During First Trimester

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Here are six foods that should be avoided during early stages of pregnancy:

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Caffeine

Limit your caffeine intake to around 2 cups of coffee or tea per day. Caffeine can cross the placenta and affect your baby's heart rate.

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Unpasteurized Dairy Products

Unpasteurized milk, cheese, and yogurt can contain harmful bacteria like Listeria, which can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious illness in newborns.

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Raw Eggs

Raw eggs can carry Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Avoid foods that may contain raw eggs, such as homemade mayonnaise.

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Organ Meats

Limit your intake of organ meats like liver, which are high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A can be harmful to your developing baby.

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Alcohol

There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume during pregnancy. Alcohol can cause birth defects and other developmental problems.

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Raw Sprouts

Raw sprouts can harbor bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Avoid eating raw sprouts.

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