Is Eating Raw Meat During Pregnancy A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sat, 3 Sep 2016

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Sat, 3 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : 20 weeks pregnant and may have had small amount of pink beef in hamburger. Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting HCM about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

The chances of toxoplasmosis with uncooked meat is there but it is very rare in your case and you should not be worried about it (very small amount).

Hope you found it useful, feel free to ask more information.

Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 minutes later)

Thank you for your response. This is my first pregnancy and i worry about everything! I didnt think there would be a problem but it is always nice to hear from a trusted professional. Should i feel cramping on sides of abs and lower groin area during this growing time?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you may feel.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I can understand your feelings as this is your first pregnancy.

But no need to worry.
Yes, this type of mild pain could be due to growing uterus.

Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 minute later)

Thank uou again. It is great to have a doctor always availavle to answer these quick questions. Where are you based?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You are most welcome.
We are always here to help you.
I wish you to healthy and happy motherhood.

Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar