help! freaking out

SarahBBowers

Hello all!  I just accidentally ate some moldly shredded cheddar cheese.  I am 16 weeks preg.  I grabbed a handful and heated it up over some pasta.  I hate about half the bowl before I realized it tasted funny.  I went back and checked the bag of cheese and part of it has green fuzzy mold...yuck!  What should I do? 

 

Thanks,

Sarah (obviously FTM )

ssmb_clarinet

Honestly, I would do nothing. If it makes you feel better though you can always call your doc.

stewz

I too have eaten mold by accident with both pregnancies if you can believe that. I did the same thing. I ate without looking. 1st was a bagel and 2nd was bread. Anyway, with pg 1 I threw up and with pg 2 I just crossed my fingers and baby is ok. However, if you're really worried, I'd call the doc just to feel better. That's what they are there for. 

drpayne

The doc is going to tell you to call back if you actually get sick, which is unlikely.   Just clean out your fridge

blueeyedgirl27

There's nothing you can do, really. It's the same deal as if you weren't pregnant: you may get sick, you may not. My dad accidentally ate moldy shredded cheese a few months ago and he did get diarrhea and vomiting from it that night. But I've eaten it before and didn't get sick, though I've got a stronger immune system than he does. I wouldn't overly stress about it.

married2m

I accidentally did the same thing several weeks ago! I didn't call my doc, but never felt sick.. Everything was just fine. I would have called at the first signs of trouble though.

If you are going to get sick, I think symptoms usually show up quickly. 

SarahBBowers

Thanks for the advice everyone!!!  I will call the doctor if I feel sick

brookemarie1025

So I did the same thing last Friday! Only with spaghetti sauce. Anyways, I did call the after hours line and the doc called and said don't worry. If I did get sick just to stay hydrated.