food poisoning

There are many foods you should avoid during pregnancy and when trying to conceive and while you are pregnant.

Food poisoning is a frequent condition during pregnancy. Our 12 step program helps you prevent getting sick from food during pregnancy.

Though it’s commendable that many people are attempting to eat less
processed, more natural and wholesome foods, there are certain cases
when this isn’t the best option.

Food poisoning occurs when you are exposed to harmful organisms through eating or swalloing contaminated  food or water. Contamination could have happened  with certain types of bacteria, parasites, viruses, or toxins.

Pregnancy is one of the most important times in your life to be
concerned about food safety. During pregnancy, the immune system is
weakened, putting pregnant women at higher risk of contracting foodborne
illnesses such as listeria, methylmercury, and toxoplasma.

Your due date is smack-dab in the middle of the holiday season. Plus or minus a week or two, you could actually go into labor on Christmas, so how do you plan for the holiday and your birth at the same time?

If you're one of those people who look forward to hitting the local deli
or coffee shop during your work lunch break, packing meals during
pregnancy may be a bit difficult. The idea that you're eating for two is
a myth, but you do have to increase calorie intake by 200 to 300
calories per day, especially during the latter stages of pregnancy.

Certain infections which you can get by eating contaminated food during pregnancy can harm the pregnancy and the fetus.

Ciguatera fish poisoning is among the most common reasons for fish poisoning around the world but how could it affect your pregnancy?

Gastroenteritis or stomach flu is the medical term for symptoms such as stomach pain, fever, diarrhea and nausea. Pregnant women are just as susceptible to getting gastroenteritis as nonpregnant women.

When you talk about “food poisoning” you most likely talk about Salmonella or E.coli infections. Symptoms of food poisoning include severe vomiting and diarrhea, high temperatures, and dehydration.