How to avoid food poisoning during pregnancy

Foodborne bacterial infections are a preventable cause of miscarriage and stillbirth, so it is wise to be vigilant about what you eat during pregnancy to reduce the risk of food poisoning. The bacterial strains most associated with miscarriage are Listeria, Salmonella, Toxoplasma, and E. coli. 

Although there is no foolproof way to avoid food poisoning, it is necessary to avoid foods with the highest risk of bacteria because it can go a long way toward reducing the risk of miscarriage from food poisoning.

LISTERIA

Listeria species are bacteria that cause the disease listeriosis . When a woman is not pregnant and has listeria, she may experience a tummy ache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even fever. A pregnant woman with listeria will feel like she has the flu , but it could cause fetal death in the third trumeste rather than an early miscarriage. The foods that you should avoid to avoid contracting listeria are:

UNPASTEURIZED MILK AND CHEESES

• • Imported soft cheeses

• • Sausages

• • Smoked and chilled seafood eaten on its own (not as an ingredient in a well-cooked dish)

• Pate that are spread

SALMONELLA

Salmonella species of bacteria cause a disorder called Salmonella enterocolitis, also called Salmonellosis. Symptoms in pregnant women and anyone else include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever or chills. The main culprits are undercooked poultry products such as chicken, turkey or eggs. It is essential that if these foods are consumed they are well cooked and that they have passed all food quality controls.

TOXOPLASMA

The bacterium Toxoplasma gondii is the culprit of toxoplasmosis disease . People tend to associate toxoplasmosis with cat litter boxes and their hecews, but it can also be a foodborne infection. In this sense, it is a bad idea for you to get rid of your cat if you stay healthy since with good care you will not have any danger of contracting toxoplasmosis, although now the issue we are addressing is the foods that you should take into account

Symptoms of toxoplasmosis are enlarged lymph nodes, muscle pain, headache, mild fever and sore throat, the disease is often mistaken for the flu . It is also possible that you may not even realize that you are having toxoplasmosis because in a person who is not going through a pregnancy, the symptoms can even be so mild that they are mistaken for a cold . To avoid toxoplasmosis, it is essential to avoid raw or undercooked meat at all costs.

ESCHERICHIA COLÍ (E. COLI)

Reports of Escherischia coli poisoning tend to hit the media from time to time, and certain forms of bacteria pose a risk of miscarriage so this information needs to be taken into account, especially if you are a woman. pregnant. E. coli is also a normal inhabitant of the human intestinal tract; only certain species cause problems and although sometimes nothing happens, other times it can cause a problem.

E. coli poisoning causes E. coli enteritis disorder.  Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, gas, cramps, and rarely vomiting. It can be confused with gastroenteritis . The foods that you should avoid because they represent quite a risk are:

UNDERCOOKED FOOD

• • Food that seems unhealthy (you have to be careful with restaurants or food eaten outside the home

• • Contaminated water in other countries

• Unwashed fruits and vegetables

It is essential to take all this into account to avoid food poisoning in pregnancy that could cause serious complications . In addition, you will have to follow all the instructions provided by your doctor so that in this way, you ensure that you are in good health and that your baby can develop favorably.