Food Safety: Understanding the Risks and Making Informed Choices

<div>The health and safety of you and your baby are a top priority. Certain foods come with risks, and you need to know what to avoid and how to make informed choices. It is easy to pull up a long list online of foods to avoid during pregnancy. It may be challenging to cut these items out of your diet. Especially if there is something on this list that you consume regularly or really enjoy. Rather than tell you to avoid something, let’s unpack the concerns over why you should be cautious with particular foods so you can understand the risks. Plus, there are some foods that don’t typically appear on the do not eat list that you may want to be mindful of. This episode will arm you with knowledge about the foods you eat and the potential risks so you can make an informed decision about what you are comfortable eating. </div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you to our sponsors</div> <div> </div> <div>Did you know that your health insurance will cover the cost of a breast pump? It’s true! In fact, many health insurance plans also cover milk storage bags, breastfeeding prep courses, and more. At <a href= "https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/pregnancy-podcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Aeroflow Breastpumps</a>, you can shop top-rated breast pumps from brands like Medela, Spectra, and Motif without ever opening your wallet. Fill out their quick and easy insurance eligibility form, and they’ll take care of the rest! It might just be the easiest thing you do this pregnancy.</div> <div> </div> <div>Zahler goes above and beyond to use high-quality bioavailable ingredients like the active form of folate, bioavailable iron, and omega 3s. Save 20% off the <a href= "file:///Users/vanessamerten/Desktop/Food%20Safety/Text%20Files/Zahler%20Prenatal%20+DHA%20on%20Amazon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon</a> with the code PREPOD20. Email your order number to <a href= "mailto:vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com">vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com</a> to get a free Core Greens powder. Core Greens contains a blend of powerful