What to Stay Away From When Pregnant

Smoking, Vaping, and Tobacco

Don't smoke, vape, use e-cigarettes, or use tobacco during pregnancy.

These may cause:

• Premature birth
• Low birth weight
• Lung problems like asthma
• Higher risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

Need help quitting? You’re not alone

• Talk with your health care provider.
• Call the Nevada Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
• Visit nevadatobaccoquitline.com.

Alcohol and Drugs

Don't drink alcohol (beer, wine, liquor, or cocktails) or use drugs (marijuana, heroin, cocaine, etc.) while pregnant. It doesn’t take much to affect your baby.

Alcohol and drugs may cause:

• Birth defects
• Lifelong health or learning problems
• Low birth weight

Get help quitting

• Talk with your health care provider.
• Call the Substance Abuse Helpline at 800-450-9530 or text "IMREADY" to 839863.
• Visit Sober Moms, Healthy Babies.

Medicine, Supplements, and Other Herbs

Ask your health care provider before taking any medicine, supplements, herbs, or herbal teas. Even common medicines like aspirin, laxatives, or cold tablets may harm your baby.

Foods to avoid

Some foods have an increased risk of illness for you and your baby. Don’t eat:

• Tilefish, swordfish, king mackerel, or shark
• Raw fish like sushi or sashimi
• Raw oysters

• Undercooked, rare, or raw beef, chicken, or turkey
• Deli meat, spreads, or pâtés (unless heated to 165°F)
• Smoked meats
• Uncooked hot dogs

• Raw or soft-cooked eggs
• Feta, blue-veined, Brie, or Mexican-style cheeses (queso blanco or queso fresco)
• Unpasteurized (raw) milk or cheese

• Unpasteurized juice or cider
• Raw sprouts like alfalfa