Preventing infections during pregnancy

When a woman is pregnant, it is especially important to avoid getting certain infections. To do this, women should keep in mind some tips and recommendations such as the following:

• Cook food well: meat, fish, shellfish and eggs.
• Wash fruits and vegetables.
• Do not drink dairy products that are not pasteurized.
• Wash your hands frequently, especially after touching raw food, the utensils with which it has been handled, or animals.

Similarly, to avoid toxoplasmosis, pregnant women should take special care with cats and their feces.