You are entering a new period of life. Pregnancy appears to be a wonderful moment in your existence. On the other hand, pregnancy needs some sacrifices in terms of food. We don’t really know what we’re going to be able to eat when we’re pregnant, especially about meat . So can we eat raw meat when pregnant? We will see if you can eat raw meat during pregnancy. Afterwards we will clarify why it is not advised to eat raw meat for you and the baby.
Can we eat raw meat while pregnant?
You have asked myself if you have the possibility of eating meat during your pregnancy and in particular undercooked, raw or marinated meat . Is it possible to eat raw meat when pregnant? The answer is NO. You take various risks for yourself and your baby if you eat them.
Why is it risky to eat raw meat when pregnant?
What are the potential risks of eating raw meat while pregnant?
The risks of eating raw meat during pregnancy will be toxoplasmosis and listeriosis. Toxoplasmosis is linked to a parasite found in soil, water and raw meat. It will sometimes be transmitted to the baby during pregnancy if you aren’t protected against toxoplasmosis. You will know at the beginning of pregnancy whether or not you have the antibodies. If you don’t have them, you will have to be careful about eating vegetables and fruit, raw meat, raw fish, and contact with cats.
The second risk if you eat raw meat when pregnant will be listeriosis . This time, this disease is linked to a bacterium present in water, cheese, undercooked or undercooked meat.
Perhaps you want more details about listeriosis, you can just click on the next link:
http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/_Documents/foodsafetyandyou/listeria_and_pregnancy.pdf
What measures will have to be taken to prevent becoming infected during pregnancy?
All you have to do is follow various essential rules to prevent being infected by these two diseases (toxoplasmosis and listeriosis).
– Wash fruits and vegetables well before eating
– Cook the meat thoroughly before eating
– Wash hands and kitchen utensils thoroughly immediately after cutting cependant touching unsafe food
– Do not put raw and cooked food in the fridge together
– Do not eat raw, smoked cependant marinated meat
What types of meat will be excluded during pregnancy?
There are certain types of meat that are forbidden during pregnancy, such as eating raw meat when pregnant will not be recommended. It’s important to note that you are not able to eat game, raw cependant smoked meat , rillettes, pâtés, foie gras, jelly products, offal (liver, kidneys, etc. ).
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Conclusion
You are not able to eat raw meat while pregnant, to prevent you and your baby from getting infected by toxoplasmosis or listeriosis.