Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Cheese

• mould-ripened soft cheeses, such as brie, camembert and others with a similar rind such as chèvre (a type of goats’ cheese) 
• soft blue-veined cheeses, such as Danish blue, gorgonzola and roquefort

Raw/uncooked eggs

Raw (unpasteurised) milk

All types of pâté

Raw/undercooked meat

Liver or Liver products

Vitamin A

Hot Dogs, Luncheon Meats, and Unpasteurized Dairy Foods 

Herbal Teas and Supplements

Fish

• Avoid sharks, swordfish, marlin
• Limit tuna, oily fish
• Raw shellfish
• Raw fish dishes (sushi/sashimi)

Alcohol

Caffeine

Unwashed Vegetables

Fruits to Avoid:

• Papaya
• Pineapple
• Grapes

Sources:

• http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/917.aspx?CategoryID=54&SubCategoryID=130#close
• http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/foods-to-avoid-when-youre-pregnant
• http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/foodstoavoid.html
• http://thesafefoodhandbook.blogspot.sg/2011/02/foods-pregnant-women-should-not-eat.html
• http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/is-it-safe/foods-to-avoid_71092
• http://www.onlymyhealth.com/vegetables-fruits-avoid-during-pregnancy-1307089264
• http://www.boldsky.com/pregnancy-parenting/prenatal/2011/avoid-fruits-during-pregnancy-030811.html
• http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/photo-gallery/healthy-pregnancy-snacks.aspx#