If you’re travelling while pregnant, take all the usual precautions, but be especially vigilant. Malaria increases the risk of maternal death, miscarriage and stillbirth so travel to malaria endemic areas should be avoided during pregnancy or if you are intending to become pregnant. There is no first-line malaria treatment able to be taken during pregnancy to help protect against the most deadly form of malaria (P falciparum).

Be particularly careful to avoid food poisoning when you are pregnant, by maintaining a high standard of hygiene and by steering clear of certain foods. Buffets, seafood and undercooked meats, as well as smoked fish, paté, deli meats and soft cheeses are high on the list of offenders.
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