The Mom-to-Be’s Guide to Food and Med Safety

The Mom-to-Be's Guide to Food & Med Safety 00 Don't Dine on These Dishes Rethink These Medications Raw meat and seafood Always consult your physician if you are considering taking Skip raw or undercooked meat, seafood, poultry, and pork a new medication They can carry dangerous bacteria, including salmonella Deli meat Avoid these OTC meds Deli meat may contain listeria NSAIDS Ibuprofen Aspirin Naproxen If you eat deli meat, heat it thoroughly Fish high in mercury Mercury is linked to developmental delays Some gastrointestinal meds Bismuth subsalicylate Castor oil Avoid shark, swordfish, and tilefish Limit your intake of canned tuna Some allergy and cold meds Guaifenesin Raw eggs Antihistamine nasal sprays Raw eggs could be contaminated with salmonella Vitamins, herbs, and minerals (unless cleared with your doctor) Commercially manufactured/ restaurant products using raw eggs are usually safe Ask your doctor about these prescription meds Alcohol Antidepressants Lithium There is no safe amount of alcohol Fluconazole to have during pregnancy Provided by: Albuterol Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome GOOD SAMARITAN Unpasteurized milk Unpasteurized milk may contain listeria Sources: HOS PIT AL Americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/ foods-to-avoid-during-pregnancy/ Webmd.com/baby/medicines-avoid-pregnant Familydoctor.org/otc-medicines-and-pregnancy/ Webmd.com/allergies/allergy-medication-pregnant Aafp.org/afp/2014/1015/p548.html Part of Good Samaritan Health system Avoid all products made with unpasteurized milk, such as soft cheeses GoodSamSanJose.com