As soon as I told mum I was pregnant, she bought me back a whole bunch of paperwork with what I should and shouldn’t eat.
It’s small things like breads and yoghurts. Changing white for whole meal or using Greek yoghurt in things.
As soon as I told mum I was pregnant, she bought me back a whole bunch of paperwork with what I should and shouldn’t eat.
It’s small things like breads and yoghurts. Changing white for whole meal or using Greek yoghurt in things.
Your tummy is a bit more sensitive when pregnant which makes some foods not as safe for pregnant mums.
How do I know which ones?
We have some ways to help keep your bub safe. Some foods have bacteria that can cause you or bub to become unwell. They should give you information at your appointments and you can always ask your health professionals.
Here are some examples of how to swap foods for healthier options.
Raw/rare steak
Raw or uncooked meat can cause an infection called toxoplasmosis
Well cooked steak
Well cooked meat is best
Raw egg
Raw or undercooked eggs can cause salmonella, a bacteria that can cause severe stomach infection.
Well cooked egg
Well cooked eggs are best. Try to avoid runny yolks.
Key points
- Well cook all foods.
- Hard cheese is best.
- Large fish such as sharks, marlins and swordfish contain mercury that can affect the baby’s brain and nervous system development.
- It’s best to avoid alcohol.
- Limit Caffeine to 1-2 cups a day.
- Water is best or if you need something fizzy, mineral water or zero sugar soft drinks
