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1. Blue cheese
Soft and blue-veined cheese such as Camembert, Brie and Stilton should be avoided. They harbour a bacteria causing listeriosis, which may cause miscarriage or still birth.
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2. Undercooked meat
Raw and undercooked meat may contain a parasite which causes toxoplasmosis. This infection usually has no ill effects unless it is passed on to your baby. Then it can cause a range of severe problems, including eye and brain damage. Make sure that you cook meat thoroughly, and wash your hands and work surfaces after handling raw meat. If you have a cat or dog be aware that the parasite is carried in their feces. Wear gloves when gardening or changing cat litter and wash your hands after handling pets.
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3. Unwashed fruit and vegetables
You may acquire toxoplasmosis from unwashed fruit and vegetables. Rinse these thoroughly, ensuring that no traces of soil are present.
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4. Peanuts
The number of children allergic to peanuts is increasing; it is now thought that they become sensitive to peanut proteins while in the womb. If you or your partner have a food allergy, hay fever, eczema or asthma, avoid eating peanuts while you are pregnant.
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