Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy – Pregnancy is one of a woman's life's most vital and sensitive periods. Therefore, eating a healthy diet is very important for pregnant women. High-mercury fish: Mercury is an element that is highly toxic. It does not have a known safe exposure level and is most commonly found in contaminated water. It can be detrimental to your nervous system, your immune system, and your kidneys in higher amounts. Raw Eggs: Raw eggs may have salmonella contamination. Symptoms of infection with Salmonella are usually felt by the mother only, including fever, nausea, vomiting, cramps of the stomach and diarrhea. Caffeine: Caffeine is the psychoactive substance most widely used in the world and is found mainly in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and cocoa. It is generally recommended that pregnant women limit their consumption of caffeine to less than 200 mg per day, or about 2–3 cups of coffee. Unpasteurized milk and dairy products: a variety of harmful bacteria can be found in raw milk and unpasteurized cheese. During collection or processing, the bacteria may occur naturally or be caused by contamination. These infections can all have life-threatening consequences for an unborn baby. #preganacycare