Eight foods to avoid completely during pregnancy and the reasons why

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From unpasteurised milk to raw shellfish, there are some foods that you should avoid when pregnant, according to the NHS. This is usually because they carry added risk of containing bacteria, viruses and toxins that could pose a risk to your developing baby.

Thankfully, most products are completely safe and the things to avoid are in the minority. Comprehensive advice on what you should not eat and drink when pregnant can be found on the NHS website.

Here are eight of the most common foods to avoid completely. READ MORE: Early pregnancy symptoms and how your height affects when you start to show 1.

Unpasteurised milk, cream and cheese. Products may contain listeria bacteria, which can cause a harmful infection called listeriosis.