Medium rare

KylieJR · June 2014

Anyone know if you can eat steak cooked medium rare?

thegoodpotato · June 2014

I'm sure it's fine.

Beef is only dangerous when it's undercooked if it's ground up. It's not like pork or chicken that must be cooked through.

Eat away.

Paleomama · June 2014

I had one last night

boxerrrmama85 · June 2014

My OB said to stay clear of undercooked/raw meat, including beef...

koeni086 · June 2014

Nope. Well done for us for the next 9 months. Your immune system is suppressed when your pregnant so bacteria that may be present in red meat not completely cooked through may not have affected you before but there is a much higher probability now. Sorry....

mishka29 · June 2014

koeni086 said:

Nope. Well done for us for the next 9 months. Your immune system is suppressed when your pregnant so bacteria that may be present in red meat not completely cooked through may not have affected you before but there is a much higher probability now. Sorry....

This! I stay away from steak entirely bc whats the point if I cant have it cooked properly.

mandamoochie · June 2014

@mishka29‌ im with you...whats the point?

mishka29 · June 2014

amanda7211984 said:

@mishka29‌ im with you...whats the point?

My first steak outing after DD was born was to the Keg....medium. I was disappointed but too much of a wimp to send it back.

elephantsonpatrol · June 2014

I agree that "fully cooked" aka burnt is what is recommended. That being said OP, a steak is much less dangerous than a burger.

FatGirlSlim · June 2014

I love steak. I love steak that deliciously pink in the middle. I love it even more when it's still cold in the middle. This baby can take my wine, my margaritas, my hot tub, and my figure, but he cannot take my steak away from me!

FatGirlSlim · June 2014

I eat hot dogs and deli meat too. I love brie cheese smushed on crackers. I am a rebel.

thegoodpotato · June 2014

Beef risks are incredibly low. The bacteria is only on the outside of the meat (not like chicken and pork that have parasites that live within the flesh). If the outside of the meat is cooked you're a-ok.

ems0523 · June 2014

@FatGirlSlim‌ you're my kinda girl

mishka29 · June 2014

thegoodpotato said:

Beef risks are incredibly low. The bacteria is only on the outside of the meat (not like chicken and pork that have parasites that live within the flesh). If the outside of the meat is cooked you're a-ok.

I do agree with this, it is just a recommendation to avoid, like many things....and if I could get away with it I probably would but DH is such a tyrant about things like this. The dumb thing is he gets his information from me! I must have mentioned it the first time I was pregnant. Me and my big mouth!

FatGirlSlim · June 2014

emzupancic said:

@FatGirlSlim‌ you're my kinda girl

Thank you! My husband is an enabler. He has been tossing Little Debbies at me for a week. Pregnancy makes me morbidly obese and he gets a kick out of feeding the bear.

francocaro · June 2014

Oops, hadn't thought of this. I had a medium rare steak on Saturday. I'd rather cut out steak entirely than it more cooked than that... :-/
But seriously if I'm not seeing the doctor until week 8, how am I supposed to know about things like this? I know a bunch from sister and friends being pregnant, but clearly not everything! I guess I need to study WTEWYE

Paleomama · June 2014

There are so many things they tell you to avoid. The first time around I was overly cautious. I really think its up to the person what they are comfortable with. As well it is always good to consult with your OB.

chickyclg · June 2014

No steaks, deli meats, or hotdogs for me. My dr. was very clear when I got my what not to do's. But I also went through IVF and have miscarriage factors so we aren't going to risk eating something that I can live with out.

Angeldcf · June 2014

Correct- the risk is the outside of the steak. It needs to be cooked. I don't suggest ordering rare.

With ground beef though, the insides/outsides are mixed. Bco this, you ideally should have burgers cooked thoroughly.

Soft cheese- risk is for Unpasteurized cheeses. Most cheese in US is pasteurized (just read the label). Brie on!

dreemkin84 · June 2014

You're gonna do what you want but I listen to my OB. She has a very short list of don'ts and not fully cooking all meat is one of them. Like a PP said, you are more at risk when pregnant for food born illnesses which can be bad for the baby (even if it's one time. Not a "in moderation" thing). And to me, it's not worth the risk.

Angeldcf · June 2014

And my OB said medium rare is totally fine. This was the same advice in my microbiology class.

That's my point. Different docs will give different guidelines. Do your research and decide what works best for you.

HerHighness · June 2014

If its a reputable place that goes thru a lot of meat (like a busy steakhouse) id have no issue eating a medium rare steak. Its the only way I'll eat it so its either that or nothing. I dont do it frequently.

As for cheese as long as the label says pasteurized it can get in my belly!
Dammit @FatGirlSlim‌ Now i want baked Brie

Nlavender13 · June 2014

Ground beef is all you have to worry about. It is exposed to everything so it needs to be cooked all the way, Stake is only exposed to bacteria on the outside, nothing touches the inside till you cut into it. So does not need to be fully cooked all the way through, just on the outside! Enjoy!

freegiraffe · June 2014

I would probably still eat a medium rare steak. But as a FTM I'm finding all the restrictions to be a little bit of a mind fuck. If we're all questioning our decisions this much in the first two months of pregnancy, how much worse will it get when we are mothers? I've never had so much paranoid self doubt creeping around my logic and reasoning.

scgmama · June 2014

FatGirlSlim said:

emzupancic said:

@FatGirlSlim‌ you're my kinda girl

Thank you! My husband is an enabler. He has been tossing Little Debbies at me for a week. Pregnancy makes me morbidly obese and he gets a kick out of feeding the bear.

This sent me into a fit of giggles. I can see my DH doing this sometime in the near future lol.

scgmama · June 2014

^^^^^^
My apologies. New to TB and the internet via mobile apparently

SunshineShades · June 2014

With my last pregnancy I was told "anything in moderation". I definitely am eating medium rare steaks this summer. We have a ton in the freezer. The only thing I stay away from is alcohol while pregnant.

Jay_Cee · June 2014

Now I want steak. Delicious, medium steak.

mh269650 · June 2014

As long as you have no cause to question the quality of the meat you should be fine!!

tinyhumantoe · June 2014

Of all the things I eat from the do-not-eat list, a medium rare steak is the safest. I also eat lunch meat and sushi.... all from places I deem to be quality places. I try to keep the lunch meat and sushi in moderation.

I order my hamburgers well-done when I'm pregnant.

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