Daralagjazsky (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Dark Chocolate
SAFE TO EAT
Dates
SAFE TO EAT
Fiber
You need fiber to help your digestive system stay as regular as possible, and prevent certain annoying pregnancy symptoms.
Decaf Tea
SAFE TO EAT
Delice (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Delice des Fiouves (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Dessert Wine
NOT RECOMMENDED
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women avoid drinking alcohol during pregnancy, due to possible risks to your baby, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which can cause serious developmental delays, and because there is no medically agreed-upon safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Your health care provider will almost certainly have an opinion on whether there is or is not a safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy, so talk to them if you wish to have a discussion about the risks of alcohol for your growing baby.
Dessertnyj Belyj (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Devil’s Food Cake
SAFE TO EAT
Devon
NOT RECOMMENDED
Because of the way they are prepared and packaged, in rare cases, lunch meats may contain the listeria bacteria, which can cross the placenta and cause serious problems like miscarriage, pre-term birth, and other serious health risks for your baby, so the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends heating any deli meat you want to eat until it is steaming hot in order to make it safe to eat. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about lunch meats during pregnancy.
Diet Cola
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soda and other carbonated beverages are safe to drink during pregnancy as a whole, but some varieties may contain caffeine, which the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends you either avoid or drink in moderation during pregnancy, as some studies have linked it to miscarriage and low birth-weight. Soda is quite far from nutritionally-fulfilling, but so long as you keep your caffeine intake down, there is nothing wrong with drinking soda or other carbonated beverages while pregnant. You can ask your doctor if you have any questions about drinking soda during pregnancy.
Diet Soda
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soda and other carbonated beverages are safe to drink during pregnancy as a whole, but some varieties may contain caffeine, which the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends you either avoid or drink in moderation during pregnancy, as some studies have linked it to miscarriage and low birth-weight. Soda is quite far from nutritionally-fulfilling, but so long as you keep your caffeine intake down, there is nothing wrong with drinking soda or other carbonated beverages while pregnant. You can ask your doctor if you have any questions about drinking soda during pregnancy.
Dijon Mustard
SAFE TO EAT
Dill Pickles
SAFE TO EAT
Dinner Rolls
SAFE TO EAT
Carbs
You need carbohydrates to help energize your body throughout the day.
Dinner Salad
SAFE TO EAT
Vitamin C
Vitamin Chelps boost your immune system to protect you and baby from disease, assists in the absorption of iron to make new blood cells, and contributes to the formation of collagen, which helps build baby’s bones and skin. Folic Acid
You need folic acid to help build blood cells, repair DNA, and reduce your risk of preeclampsia, and baby needs it to build a healthy brain and prevent other developmental impairment, and heart defects.
Vitamin A
You need Vitamin to help repair tissues after you give birth, and baby needs it to aid in heart, lungs, eye, and all other sorts of functional development. Fiber
You need fiber to help your digestive system stay as regular as possible, and prevent certain annoying pregnancy symptoms.
Dolcelatte (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Dong Quai
NOT RECOMMENDED
Some herbal teas contain ingredients that may put you or baby at risk, and doctors and researchers generally recommend avoiding this particular tea. Different herbal teas have been proven to induce contractions, and pose other possible risks, so it’s probably best to avoid this while you are pregnant. If you really can’t give it up, you should talk to your doctor about his or her opinion on the pregnancy-health of drinking this tea, as their opinion may be different.
Donut
SAFE TO EAT
Doppelrhamstufel (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Dreux a la Feuille (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Duck (Baked) (Boiled) (Braised) (Cooked) (Fried) (Grilled) (Poached) (Roasted) (Seared)
SAFE TO EAT
Protein
Protein helps you build cells as your body grows to accomodate and support baby, and baby uses it to help build healthy muscles and a brilliant brain. Iron
You need iron to help you and baby build healthy red blood cells as your blood volume expands, and it could also help prevent preterm birth.
Duck (Smoked)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Because of the way they are prepared and packaged, in rare cases, lunch meats may contain the listeria bacteria, which can cross the placenta and cause serious problems like miscarriage, pre-term birth, and other serious health risks for your baby, so the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends heating any deli meat you want to eat until it is steaming hot in order to make it safe to eat. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about lunch meats during pregnancy.
Duck (Raw)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Duck Liver
NOT RECOMMENDED
Pregnant women should avoid eating pate and other liver products, as liver has an excess of a type of Vitamin A called retinol. Not only is there far more Vitamin A than one needs a day during pregnancy, but according to the March of Dimes, the safety of eating so much Vitamin A is unknown. Because of this, we recommend avoiding liver when pregnant. Consult your doctor if you want to know more about eating liver during pregnancy.
Dunbarra (Cheese)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Soft cheeses are often made with raw, unpasteurized milk, which may contain the listeria bacteria that causes listeriosis. However, soft cheeses that are clearly marked as “pasteurized” are safe to eat, as this process kills the bacteria. Listeria can cross the placenta and cause an infection in your baby, potentially resulting in pre-term birth, miscarriage, and other serious risks. Because of this, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about soft cheeses, or want his or her opinion on eating soft cheeses, as it may differ.
Dutch Loaf (Sliced)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Because of the way they are prepared and packaged, in rare cases, lunch meats may contain the listeria bacteria, which can cross the placenta and cause serious problems like miscarriage, pre-term birth, and other serious health risks for your baby, so the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends heating any deli meat you want to eat until it is steaming hot in order to make it safe to eat. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions about lunch meats during pregnancy.
Dynamite Roll (Sushi)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Many types of sushi contain raw meat or fish, which may contain parasites which could get your baby sick. While the risk of contracting a parasitic infection from sushi is relatively low, and the infection could probably not cross the placenta and make your baby sick, the gastrointestinal problems it could cause in you are serious enough that it could hinder your baby’s development. Because of this, The Mayo Clinic recommends that pregnant women avoid sushi during pregnancy, but many doctors are mixed on the issue, so you may want to ask your practitioner for his or her opinion. Additionally, many types of sushi do not contain raw meat or fish, and are safe to consume as long as they follow your other dietary guidelines.