Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy:

Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.

Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage.

Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided.

Smoked Seafood

Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants

Raw Shellfish

Raw Eggs: Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella.

Soft Cheeses: Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage.

Caffeine: Although most studies show that caffeine intake in moderation is OK, there are others that show that caffeine intake may be related to miscarriages.