First time mom have long list of QUESTIONS….here are some Gynecologist near you ? Pregnancy care , high risk pregnancy clinic? First-time moms usually have a long list of questions. They want to do everything they can to protect their pregnancy, and there is a lot to think about. Each week can come with new symptoms, confusing advice from friends and family, and potential reasons to worry. 1. Are there any foods I should avoid during pregnancy? You don’t want to eat something that might contain bacteria that could make you sick. Pregnant women are more likely to get very sick from bacteria in food, which can be dangerous for you and your pregnancy. Risky foods include raw or undercooked meat, fish, and eggs. To avoid problems, cook food thoroughly and wash your hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling raw meat or fish. Avoid homemade mayonnaise and dressings that use raw eggs. Cook scrambled eggs thoroughly. Avoid raw sprouts, including bean and alfalfa. The moist conditions they’re grown in are ideal for bacteria growth. Don’t eat unpasteurized (raw) milk and cheeses, such as some feta, queso fresco, and blue cheeses. Deli meats and hot dogs should be thoroughly cooked or microwaved to kill any bacteria. Cooked seafood is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, an important nutrient for your pregnancy. But certain fish should be avoided because they have high levels of mercury. Dr Swatee Gaggare MBBS MS OBGYN DNB DRM(GERMANY).