Avoid alcohol during Pregnancy. No level of alcohol consumption is considered safe during Pregnancy. Also, check with your doctor before you take any vitamins or herbal products. Some of these can be harmful to the developing foetus.

Although many doctors feel that one or two times 6 to 8 ounce cups per day of coffee, tea, or soda with caffeine won’t harm your baby, it is probably wise to avoid caffeine altogether. High caffeine consumption has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, so limit your intake or switch to decaffeinated products.

Foods you should try to steer clear include :

• Soft, unpasteurised cheeses (often advertised as “fresh”) such as feta, goat, Brie, Camembert, and blue cheese
• Unpasteurised milk juices, and apple cider
• Raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs, including mousse and tiramisu
• Raw or undercooked meats, fish, or shelfish
• Processed meats such as hot dogs and fresh or canned meats (these should be well-cooked)

If you are eaten these foods at some point during your Pregnancy, try not to worry too much about it now, just avoid them for the remainder of the Pregnancy. If you are really concerned, talk to your doctor.

Because the iron in pre-natal vitamins and other factors may cause constipation during pregnancy, try to consume more fibre than you did before you became pregnant. Try to eat about 20 to 30 grams of fibre a day. Your best sources are fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain breads, cereals, or muffins.

Some people also use fibre tablets or drinks or other high-fibre products available at pharmacies and grocery stores, but check with your doctor before trying them. (Don’t use laxatives while you are pregnant unless your doctor advises you to do so. And avoid the old wives’ remedy castor oil because it can actually interfere with your body’s ability to absorb nutrients).

If constipation is a problem for you, your doctor may prescribe a stool softener. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially water, when increasing fibre intake, or you can make your constipation worse. One of the best ways to avoid constipation is to get more exercise. You should also drink plenty of water between meals each day to help soften your stools and move food through your digestive system.

Sometimes hot tea, soups, or broth can help, Also, keep dry fruits handy for snacking.
Some pregnant women find that broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and fried food give them heartburn or gas. You can plan a balanced diet to avoid these foods. Carbonated drinks also cause gas or heartburn for some women, although others find that they calm their digestive systems.

If you are frequently nauseated, eat small amounts of bland food, like toast or crackers, throughout the day. If nothing else sounds good, try cereal with milk or a sweet piece of fruit. To help combat nausea, you can also :

• Take your pre-natal vitamin before going to bed after You have eaten a snack, not on an empty stomach
• Eat a small snack, when you get up to go to the bathroom early in the morning.
• Suck on hard candy