Amos Grunebaum, MD - New York ObGyn - Medical Info & FAQs

Food poisoning often occurs from eating or drinking:


Any food prepared by someone who did not wash their hands properly
Any food prepared using unclean cooking utensils, cutting boards, or other tools
Dairy products or food containing mayonnaise (such as coleslaw or potato salad) that have been out of the refrigerator too long
Frozen or refrigerated foods that are not stored at the proper temperature or are not reheated properly
Raw fish or oysters
Raw fruits or vegetables that have not been washed well
Raw vegetable or fruit juices and dairy
Undercooked meats or eggs
Water from a well or stream, or city or town water that has not been treated

When to call the hospital or doctor
Medical Information
  • Fetal movements
  • Leave from work
  • Gas in pregnancy
  • Diarrhea and gastroenteritis ("stomach bug") in pregnancy
  • Bleeding first trimester
  • Prenatal vitamins
  • Diabetes testing
  • Prenatal testing (CVS versus amnio versus NT screen)
  • Induction of labor (what it is, what to expect)
  • Breast feeding (mastitis, yeast, weaning)
  • Tanning (spray and others)
  • Waxing in pregnancy
  • Acupuncture in pregnancy
  • Skin products in pregnancy
  • Skin conditions in pregnancy (hives, PUPPS)
  • Dental care in pregnancy (X-rays, anesthesia, drilling, root canal, fillings)
  • Fasting in pregnancy
  • Accidents (car, falling)
  • Renovations in pregnancy (painting, floor)
  • Pest control in pregnancy
  • Sleeping during pregnancy (lack of sleep, positions)
  • Sex during pregnancy  

  • UTI in pregnancy
  • Coxsackie virus in pregnancy
  • Shingles in pregnancy
  • Herpes in pregnancy
  • Parvovirus in pregnancy
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