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In this episode, we continue our discussion of prenatal nutrition. Today we focus more on what NOT to do and things to avoid. (If you’re looking for info on what you SHOULD eat, check out Episode #3!) Here’s what we talked about today: The many benefits of fish oil to you and your baby, plus how much to take during each trimester of pregnancy Concerns about caffeine and coffee before and during pregnancy The top foods to definitely avoid during pregnancy and why The listeria bacteria: what it is and where you can find it Why to steer clear of sugar and what might happen if you don’t The negative effects of drinking soda and artificial sweeteners If it’s ever OK to smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol during pregnancy Some surprising OTC and prescription drugs that could be impacting your baby The dangers of endocrine disruptors - what they are, what they do to your body, and where you can find them What you need to know about genetically modified organisms, and why and how to go GMO-free   Resources/Products Mentioned in this Episode: Carlson Labs Fish Oil  Nature’s Way Flax Oil  Environmental Working Group The Non-GMO Project Dr. Elizabeth Winter's website about chemicals that impact reproduction and how to eliminate them   Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review and share!  --- The Birth Kweens get down to the nitty gritty of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women’s health. For more from us, visit birthkweens.com. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.