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Brief
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During pregnancy, many changes that can affect you and your baby happen. Your eating, drinking and other habits can help you and your baby thrive.
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Eating
Pay attention to what you eat:
- Eat healthily: lots of fruit, vegetables and grains (rice and bread) and dairy products (milk and cheese).
- Eat a lot of small portions per day instead of a few big meals (easier to digest).
- Some foods, soil, and dirty cat litter can contain germs that are dangerous for the foetus (risk of infection with toxoplasmosis and listeria).
- Do not eat raw eggs.
- Do not eat raw or smoked fish.
- Do not eat raw or medium-rare meat. Wash your hands with soap after cutting raw meat.
- Eat cheese and drink milk bought from the supermarket (no unpasteurised milk).
- Wash raw fruit and vegetables very well.
- Wear gloves if you work in the garden or clean out the cat box. Wash your hands with soap afterwards.
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Drinking
- Drink sufficient water (1.5 to 2 litres every day).
- Do not drink too much coffee, tea or cola.
- Do not drink alcohol.
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Medicines, drugs and vitamins
- Do not take any medicines without asking your midwife or healthcare provider first.
- Do not smoke.
- Do not take recreational drugs.
- Take the recommended vitamins, including “folic acid” during the entire duration of pregnancy. Ask your midwife or healthcare provider for it.
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Exercise and outdoor living
- Be active: e.g. walk, cycle or swim.
- Rest when you feel tired.
- Stay out of the sun.
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Sex
You can have sex during pregnancy.
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