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title: "Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy"  
description: "Infections during pregnancy can hurt both you and your baby. Here's what you can do while you're pregnant to protect yourself and your baby from infections."  
author: "Abhishek  Sen"  
published: 2022-11-12  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/1552/simple-steps-to-prevent-infections-during-pregnancy  
category: "medical"  
tags: ["Pregnancy", "health", "pregnant", "pregnancy care", "infection care", "prevention", "simple steps"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy

![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/89a78683-7c05-4618-af26-a004eedd19f2.jpeg) ![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/2e6b0057-56b2-4c86-8b98-20e8098ed83e.jpeg) Maintain good hygiene. Wash your hands often ![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/9965933c-a8cc-4c7f-b6a2-30095d3d509f.jpeg) Cook your meat until it's well done. The juices should run clear and there should be no pink inside. ![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/a97883e6-0d57-4b53-929a-db3d583a1078.jpeg) Avoid unpasteurized (raw) milk and foods made from it. Do not eat soft cheeses such as feta, brie, and queso fresco, etc ![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/aae3291b-4c01-42aa-bdbd-d6710c214ec8.jpeg) Ask your doctor about Group B streptococcus (GBS). ![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/edfc4c6b-76d4-43d1-9eec-700b55be049e.jpeg) Talk to your doctor about vaccinations. Some vaccines are recommended before you become pregnant, during pregnancy, or right after delivery. ![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/3feefe60-4621-4492-87ce-7a94356ce326.jpeg) Get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some people that have STIs do not feel sick or have any symptoms. ![Simple Steps to Prevent Infections During Pregnancy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/4dab4d20-a1f4-4781-a556-a79d0255d205/images/a1f2e446-ce21-4b64-89db-8bc6bf73327e.jpeg) Avoid people who have an infection. This is especially true for infections like chickenpox or rubella.

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