During your pregnancy, you can continue doing most things as usual. However, there are a few things to pay attention to when it comes to nutrition and exercise. Eat healthily and variably according to the schijf van vijf from the Nutrition Centre. They have also developed the “zwangerhap” app. This is a helpful tool when you’re unsure whether you can eat something during pregnancy. Additionally, it is recommended to engage in 30 minutes of physical activity every day during your pregnancy. Consider activities like walking and swimming. Below, you’ll find a few other important points to keep in mind.

Avoid (semi-)raw meat such as red steak, carpaccio, tartare, chorizo, roast beef, and filet americain due to the risk of toxoplasmosis. To prevent this infection, you should have someone else change the cat litter during your pregnancy. Additionally, working in the garden should only be done with gloves on!

Avoid cheeses made from raw milk to reduce the risk of listeriosis. Be cautious with cheeses labeled “au lait cru.” Pre-packaged fish and salads can also contain this bacteria. Therefore, do not eat pre-packaged eel, mackerel, shrimp, or smoked salmon. Fresh from the fishmonger or heated is fine, of course.

Limit the consumption of organ meats. It’s fine to have a sandwich with liverwurst or pâté once in a while, but avoid liver and kidneys. They contain too much Vitamin A, which can be harmful to your baby.

To prevent permanent harm to your baby, we recommend completely avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs. For more information, please visit the ‘getting pregnant’ page on this website.