Figure INFOGRAPHIC 17.6 Food Safety During Pregnancy During pregnancy a woman’s immune system is suppressed, placing her at increased risk of contracting a food-borne illness. In some cases, these infections and toxins in foods can place either mom or the fetus at risk of severe complications.
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