It can be confusing trying to work out which foods you can eat and which foods you should avoid when you’re pregnant. You might find it helpful to look at this list of some of the foods you don’t need to avoid:
Shellfish, including prawns – as long as they are part of a hot [...]
There are certain foods that you should avoid when you’re pregnant, because they might make you ill or harm your baby:
Some types of cheese
Avoid cheeses such as Camembert, Brie or chevre (a type of goats’ cheese), or others that have a similar rind. You should also avoid soft blue cheeses.
These cheeses are made with [...]
During pregnancy you need to make sure that your diet is providing you with enough energy and nutrients for the baby to grow and develop, and for your body to deal with the changes taking place.
What to eat
It’s important to try to eat a variety of foods including:
* plenty of fruit and vegetables (fresh, [...]