Things You Must Avoid When Pregnant

Many things can harm a growing baby. So you need to know what to avoid while pregnant. The list below does not include every risky or harmful thing. So talk with your doctor about your life and diet so that you know what to avoid.

• Alcohol
• Street drugs (including speed, marijuana, and crystal meth)
• Cigarettes and cigarette smoke
• Some prescription drugs
• Herbal cures
• Pet rodents (such as mice, guinea pigs, and hamsters)
• Raw eggs, fish, or meats
• Swordfish, shark, king mackerel, and tilefish
• Cold hot dogs or deli meats (Eat them only if you heat them until they are steaming hot.)
• Some soft cheeses (such as Brie, feta, queso blanco, queso fresco, and Panela)
• Raw vegetable sprouts (such as alfalfa, mung bean, and radish)