Pregnancy Calculator with Safety Tips
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Food Safety
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General Precautions
Food Safety During Pregnancy
- ✓ DO: Eat well-cooked meats and eggs
- ✓ DO: Consume pasteurized dairy products
- ✓ DO: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly
- ✓ DO: Stay hydrated with clean water
- ✗ AVOID: Raw or undercooked seafood/sushi
- ✗ AVOID: Unpasteurized milk/cheeses
- ✗ AVOID: High-mercury fish (shark, swordfish)
- ✗ AVOID: Raw sprouts and unwashed produce
- ✗ AVOID: Excessive caffeine (>200mg/day)
Important: Listeria risk is higher during pregnancy. Avoid deli meats unless heated until steaming hot.
Travel Precautions During Pregnancy
- ✓ DO: Consult your doctor before traveling
- ✓ DO: Wear seatbelts properly (lap belt under belly)
- ✓ DO: Move around every 2 hours on long trips
- ✓ DO: Stay hydrated and carry snacks
- ✓ DO: Research medical facilities at destination
- ✗ AVOID: Travel to high-altitude or malaria-risk areas
- ✗ AVOID: Long trips after 36 weeks
- ✗ AVOID: Activities with fall risk (skiing, horseback riding)
- ✗ AVOID: Sitting for prolonged periods without movement
Air Travel: Most airlines restrict travel after 36 weeks. Carry your prenatal records when traveling.
General Pregnancy Precautions
- ✓ DO: Take prenatal vitamins regularly
- ✓ DO: Get moderate exercise (walking, swimming)
- ✓ DO: Sleep on your left side for better circulation
- ✓ DO: Practice good hygiene to prevent infections
- ✓ DO: Manage stress with relaxation techniques
- ✗ AVOID: Alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs
- ✗ AVOID: Hot tubs and saunas (risk of overheating)
- ✗ AVOID: Changing cat litter (toxoplasmosis risk)
- ✗ AVOID: Heavy lifting or strenuous activities
- ✗ AVOID: Certain medications (consult your doctor)
Note: Always consult your healthcare provider about any concerns. Every pregnancy is unique.
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