INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pregnancy brings excitement, anticipation, and a lot of questions. One of the biggest: What’s safe to eat?
It turns out, some everyday items in your fridge may carry hidden risks. Consumer Reports is breaking down the foods expectant moms should avoid and offering safer swaps to keep both mom and baby healthy.
A big part of a healthy pregnancy starts with food safety. Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to listeria, a harmful bacteria sometimes found in ready-to-eat and refrigerated foods. According to the CDC, about one in four pregnant women who contract listeria lose their pregnancy or their baby shortly after birth…