I totally understand how overwhelming it is to look at your plate and worry about every single bite. The basic rule is to stay away from raw foods like sushi, half-boiled eggs, and unwashed veggies. You are doing such a beautiful job keeping your little baby safe, just take it one meal at a time.
My gynac clearly instructed me to strictly avoid papaya, pineapple in early months, and raw sprouts because they carry bacteria. She also said to avoid Chinese food with ajinomoto and soft cheeses like blue cheese. Always make sure everything you eat is fully cooked and piping hot to kill any germs.
Keep it simple: avoid raw or undercooked eggs, meats, and unpasteurized dairy. Also, stay away from high-mercury fish and limit your caffeine intake to one cup. Don't stress too much about small things, just eat freshly cooked home food and you'll be absolutely fine.
I am planning my pregnancy right now and literally compiling a list of foods to avoid! From what I have read, we should avoid street food to prevent stomach infections and stay away from raw milk. It feels like so much to remember, but we will get used to it!
Actually, street food is the hardest to avoid, yaar! But you really have to stay away from raw pre-cut fruits, local pani puri, and unpasteurized cheese. Just stick to hot, home-cooked food for these few months to avoid any bad stomach infections, it's totally worth it.
