Pregnancy comes with a mountain of advice, much of it word-of-mouth and much of it wrong. This book cuts through the noise with a calm, evidence-informed list of the foods to avoid, why they matter, and what to eat instead. It separates real risks from old wives' tales, explains listeria, toxoplasma and salmonella in plain language, and helps you make confident decisions at the supermarket, in restaurants and at family gatherings. Each chapter covers one food group, offers safe swaps, and ends with practical checklists so you can act without anxiety. There are no scare tactics, no judgment, and no invented rules; just clear reasoning from mainstream maternity guidance, with straightforward red flags and advice on when to contact your midwife or doctor. Whether you are a first-time parent or have been through pregnancy before, this is the book to keep in the kitchen, read in one calm evening, and return to whenever someone tells you 'you really shouldn't eat that.' Part of The Pregnancy Companion Library.