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Apr 2023
33m 33s

Food Safety: Understanding the Risks and...

VANESSA MERTEN
About this episode
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.    Thank you to our sponsors   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 Aeroflow Breastpumps, 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.   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 Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon with the code PREPOD20. Email your order number to vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com to get a free Core Greens powder. Core Greens contains a blend of powerful superfoods, 29 fruits and vegetables, antioxidants, and prebiotics, all in bioactive forms. You can always see the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin by clicking here.   Read the full article and resources that accompany this episode.   Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more.   Check out the 40 Weeks podcast to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners.   For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.
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