When you're pregnant, you are more susceptible to bugs that can harm your baby, so hygiene is important.

- Wash your hands thoroughly before cooking.

- Wash all fruit and vegetables, and rinse rice and pasta.

- Keep cooking surfaces and cutting boards clean - use a separate board for cutting meat.

- Make sure food is completely cooked.

- Avoid eating leftovers.

- Throw out anything beyond its 'use by' date.

- Get someone else to take charge of the kitty litter tray.

- Use gloves when gardening.

- Let someone else put out the garbage and look after the compost heap.

- Wash your hands after handling pets.

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