4. Raw & Unpasteurized Milk

Drinking raw or unpasteurized milk during pregnancy not only provides you with zero benefits, it can also put you at risk for a number of foodborne diseases. Such milk products are carriers of bacteria and infections that are harmful to you and the developing fetus, including salmonella, listeria, E. coli, and cryptosporidium.

That’s why it’s best to always by pasteurized milk products, as they are put through high temperatures intended specifically to kill any disease-causing microbes. You could also opt for non-dairy alternatives like soy, rice, almond, or oat milk as they are nutritious and safe.