Pregnancy Alert: Foods & Drinks You Must Avoid For A Healthy Baby

Undercooked Meat & Eggs

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Unpasteurized Dairy & Juices

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High-Mercury Fish

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Caffeine & Energy Drinks

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Alcohol

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Herbal Teas & Supplements

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