I know it can seem a little overwhelming at first, but we’ve got you! Because pregnancy temporarily weakens the immune system, pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning which could be dangerous to the mom and baby. - Not fully cooked eggs It is safe for pregnant women to eat eggs as long as the eggs are completely cooked. Avoid runny or undercooked eggs as they may contain salmonella. - Smoked Salmon Smoked salmon in pregnancy can be eaten if it’s shelf-stable, or fully cooked. Pregnant women should avoid cold-smoked, ready-to-eat salmon unless it’s cooked. There’s a risk of infection due to parasitic warms or poor storage which may cause listeria. PS. this is the one @Mirna Sabbagh misses the most! - Unwashed vegetables To eliminate any harmful bacteria, thoroughly wash all raw vegetables. Avoid raw sprouts of any kind — including alfalfa, clover, radish and mung bean — which also might contain disease-causing bacteria. PS. This was the hardest for @baraaelsabbagh to accept. - Raw fish Cooked fish and other meats are recommended during pregnancy, you simply need to make sure they’re cooked through. - Cured meats Turkey is safe during pregnancy if it’s cooked and prepared properly to 165F. - Unpasteurized cheese/dairy products Consuming dairy is recommended during pregnancy as long as you make sure it’s pasteurized. Read the label to check for “pasteurized cows or goats milk.” Soft, unpasteurized cheeses like feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-cheese, and goat — may contain Listeria. The list is not conclusive & if you choose to have these foods they’re at your own risk. Always check with your doctor if you’re unsure of what foods to avoid or consume. Let us know in the comments if you’ve had a major craving for one of those foods during pregnancy! #pregnantlife #pregnanttiktok #pregnancyjourney #pregancybump #pregnantmama #pregnantbelly #pregnantcheck #foodtiktok #foodtoavoid #foodtoavoidduringpregnancy #foodsafetytips #safetyfood #fitness #healthypregnancy #healthypregnancytips #baraaelsabbagh