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During your pregnancy there are a few things that might stress you out, but eating shouldn't be one of them. Unfortunately, all of the advice you hear -- from friends, family, and yes, even total strangers -- about what is and isn't safe during pregnancy is enough to confuse anyone. There are a lot of old wives' tales out there. So if you're wondering what's okay to eat (and whether you have to give your favorite foods the boot for nine months), check out our guide. Foods to Avoid: Why are somefoods off-limits when you're pregnant -- but fine if you're not? First, changes to your immune system now make you more vulnerable to food-borne illnesses. What would've meant stomach upset before could mean serious complications now -- from dehydration to miscarriage. So to be safe, avoid the common culprits of food-borne illness: Caffeine: Taking in high doses of caffeine daily during pregnancy -- whether from coffee, tea, cola, cocoa, or ene...

There is nothing in this world is more important to an expectant mom than the health and safety of her unborn child. Fortunately, you can protect your baby by avoiding risks that can complicate a pregnancy or cause harm to your baby. There are so many myths surrounding pregnancy and what pregnant women should and shouldn’t do that it gets confusing at times. But there are certain things that are completely out of the window once you are pregnant. 12 Things To Avoid During Pregnancy Avoid Caffeine: During pregnancy, it’s wise to avoid coffee, tea, or sodas that contain caffeine, because when you drink caffeine, you’re also feeding this stimulant to your unborn baby. Caffeine stimulates the heart and brain, and is an addictive substance with drug-like qualities.                         Avoid tobacco smoke: Smoking is extremely harmful to your unborn baby (as well as to yourself) and must be completely avoid...