Eating Safely During Pregnancy

Ask the Midwife Eating Safely During PregnancyDuring pregnancy, you can eat most of the same things that you normally eat when you are not pregnant.Your immune system is less strong during pregnancy.Especially in the first few months of your pregnancy, your baby can be hurt by toxins (poisons) or bacteria (germs).For this reason, you need to be aware of these food dangers and learn how to choose and prepare your food safely.The back side of this page has more information on each of the foods described below. How do I prepare food safely? Wash your hands and cooking surfaces often. Keep raw meat away from fruit and vegetables and cooked meat. Cook your food until it is steaming hot. Cook meats until no pink remains. Keep uneaten food cold or frozen. Keep your refrigerator at 40F or less. Keep your freezer at 0F or less. Throw away food that is left at room temperature for 2 hours or more. Do not eat foods if they are past the expiration date on the label.