Pregnancy

Do not eat raw meat or fish – only well cooked.

Do not eat raw eggs: Cook them until both the white and yolk are solid.

Re-heat all pre-cooked meals.

Be hygiene-conscious when cooking (e.g. wash hands after handling raw meat or poultry).

If preparing fish, remove all skin. Avoid swordfish, shark, tuna, king mackerel, red snapper, marlin and larger saltwater fish. Wild salmon is preferred over commercially farmed salmon.

Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables.

Avoid unpasteurized cheese products, such as soft cheeses.

Avoid liver and liver products.

Stay physically fit: swimming, cycling or taking quick walks can all be done at any stage of pregnancy. Contact sports or exercise with a risk of falling should be avoided.

Wash hands more frequently.

Avoid body contact with cats – cat owners should consult their doctor.