2nd Trimester
Greek Yogurt... Is it safe to eat while pregnant?
While pregnancy is by no means new to me ( expecting #4 in July) Greek Yogurt is. I have never had it, and was wanting to try it. I am not sure if it has things in it that could be harmful to my baby. I know soft cheese is a big no no and so is cold lunch meats, potato salads and the list goes on, but does greek yogurt fall in the no no group?
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Re: Greek Yogurt... Is it safe to eat while pregnant?
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You seem to be a little ill-informed on what is safe to eat. Potato salad? I'm not sure where you heard that. As long as it is made with pasteurized cheese it is fine. It is actually very difficult to find cheeses made with unpasteurized cheese. I love soft cheeses and have eaten them throughout my pregnancy. I've only found one that was made with unpasteurized cheese.
Get a pregnancy book or something and they should have a nice accurate list of foods to avoid.
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phew. I was like I'm not supposed to eat potato salad??? WHY? I want some potato salad lol!
I was told by both my first OB, and then the second (the one I've had since my 2nd child) that potato salad, and macaroni salads are bad during pregnancy only if not fresh. My sister has been told this by her OB with both of her pregnancies as well. It is for the same reason as cold lunch meats and soft cheese, Listeria. Listeria while in rare cases can cause a pregnant woman to miscarry, so I just tend to avoid foods like that in general. I'm not a big fan of cheese in general nor lunch meat. I think lunch meats are way to high in sodium, cheese and I have never really got along so I just stick with the ok's that I know. I just was not sure about greek yogurt. This is from americanpregnancy.org :
During pregnancy, it is important to be aware of what you put inside your body. You should be aware of what is good to eat and also what is not so good to eat. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can be found in some contaminated foods. Listeria can cause problems for both you and your baby. Although listeriosis (the illness from ingesting Listeria) is rare, pregnant women are more susceptible to it than non-pregnant healthy adults.
What is Listeria?
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that is found in water and soil. Vegetables can become contaminated from the soil, and animals can also be carriers. Listeria has been found in uncooked meats, uncooked vegetables, unpasteurized milk, foods made from unpasteurized milk, and processed foods. Listeria is killed by pasteurization and cooking. There is a chance that contamination may occur in ready-to-eat foods such as hot dogs and deli meats because contamination may occur after cooking and before packaging.1
What are the risks of a pregnant woman getting listeriosis?
According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 2,500 persons become seriously ill each year in the United States and among these, 500 will die. According to research, pregnant women account for 27% of these cases. CDC claims that pregnant women are 20 times more likely to become infected than non-pregnant healthy adults.
How will I know if I have listeriosis?
Symptoms of listeriosis may show up 2-30 days after exposure. Symptoms in pregnant women include mild flu-like symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, fever, nausea, and vomiting. If the infection spreads to the nervous system it can cause stiff neck, disorientation, or convulsions. Infection can occur at any time during pregnancy, but it is most common during the third trimester when your immune system is somewhat suppressed. Be sure to contact your health care provider if you experience any of these symptoms.
Can listeriosis harm my baby?
If you are pregnant and are infected with listeriosis, you could experience:
Early treatment may prevent fetal infection and fetal death.
How is listeriosis treated?
Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics during pregnancy. These antibiotics, in most cases, will prevent infection to the fetus and newborn. These same antibiotics are also given to newborns with listeriosis.
What can I do to protect my baby from listeriosis?
Following these guidelines can greatly reduce your chances of contracting Listeriosis.
Eat hard cheeses instead of soft cheeses: The CDC has recommended that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheesesl and Mexican style cheeses such as queso fresco, queso blanco and panela.
Hard cheeses such as cheddar and semi-soft cheeses such as mozzarella are safe to consume. Pasteurized processed cheese slices and spreads such as cream cheese and cottage cheese can also be safely consumed. The most important thing to do is read the labels!
Be cautious when eating hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats unless they are properly reheated to steaming( or 160 degrees F.): Eating out at certain restaurants that provide deli meat sandwiches is not recommended for pregnant women since they do not reheat their deli meats. Restaurants such as Subway recommends that pregnant women eat the following non-luncheon meat items such as meatball, steak and cheese, roasted chicken, and tuna (limit 2 servings a week).
Do not eat refrigerated pates or meat spreads.
Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is contained in a cooked dish, such as a casserole.
Practice safe food handling:
Proper Temperatures for Cooking Foods:
Refrigerate or freeze food promptly.
I think with the potato salad its the dressing. Most people use mayonnaise but if you make your own dressing from scratch it requires raw egg.
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