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" Question We are trying for a baby; I came off the Pill a few months ago.  I was just wondering if it is still okay to have Actimel in the mornings? I&amp;#039;ve read that when pregnant, things like soft cheeses and p\u00E2t\u00E9s are to be avoided.  Does this apply to yoghurts and similar products containing live cultures?   Answer Well done thinking about this in advance. There is plenty of available information and advice on diet.  This can be obtained from your own GP or midwife and from your local pharmacist.  The important consideration about milk products is whether the milk ingredients have been adequately pasteurised.  Actimel and other yoghurts containing live yeast cultures are fine providing the milk has been pasteurised to exclude listeria.  Other foods to avoid include;  Avoid soft cheeses particularly continental ones, also some blue cheeses that contain unpasteurised milk. Avoid undercooked meat, p\u00E2t\u00E9s and raw eggs as in some mayonnaise.   Avoid shellfish and prawns, these and the previous items may contain listeria or salmonella.  It is also suggested that high levels of vitamin A may cause birth defects; for this reason it is wise to avoid liver and liver products.   Other standard advice would be to;  Wash your fruit and vegetables.  If you have a cat, avoid handling the cat litter or wear plastic gloves and practice careful hygiene.  Take a folic acid supplement 400 micrograms each day.  Drink alcohol infrequently and in moderation. Avoid medication unless advised by your GP. Above all do not smoke.  Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team   Other Qs &amp;amp; As Are there any risks with having cats in the house with a young baby? Can different foods determine the sex of a baby? Can I dye my hair while pregnant? Can I fly while pregnant? Can I run while pregnant? Can I use a sun bed during pregnancy? Can I use a vibrator while pregnant? Can love of lime juice harm my baby? Can pregnant women use a jaccuzzi? Cheese and pregnancy Contact with birds during pregnancy Do beauty treatments harm my unborn baby? Do I have to wait for my period before I start the Pill? Do I need special detergent for baby clothes? Exercising during pregnancy - can you do too much? Household cleaning products and pregnancy I&amp;#039;m pregnant. Can I fly at eight weeks? Is it OK to have sex during my pregnancy? Sex after giving birth Sex at the end of the period Should I go skiing while 20 weeks&amp;#039; pregnant? Should I have an operation for prolapse of the womb? Should I stop being a vegetarian during my pregnancy? Should my pregnant wife be concerned about being in close contact with children who have impetigo? Using insect repellent during pregnancy Using paint when pregnant Using saunas during pregnancy Vibrators during pregnancy What shouldn&amp;#039;t I eat during pregnancy? Will pate harm my baby?   Last updated 06.08.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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