It is important to eat a well-balanced diet and take a prenatal vitamin during your pregnancy. Most foods are safe but there are some foods to avoid.

Foods to Avoid:

• Raw or under-cooked seafood (ex: Sushi, sashimi, raw oysters, scallops, clams, nova style, smoked, lox)
• Raw or under-cooked meat, poultry and eggs
  
• Unpasteurized Foods
• Unwashed fruits and vegetables
• Avoid too much caffeine (ask your EIHC Women’s Health provider about recommendations about limiting caffeine)
• Alcohol