Bacon : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Risk

Listeriosis - obesity

Information

If your pregnancy takes place without complications, eating bacon does not present a risk for the baby. However, to make sure you are not exposed to dangerous bacteria, you need to make sure the bacon well. Pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria can be found in meat products, including bacon. Listeria can cause serious infections and, in some cases, complications for your baby. You should therefore cook the bacon until it is well cooked and avoid eating raw bacon or barely cooked. In addition, you should avoid eating smoked or dried bacon, as it can contain nitrates and nitrites that can cause complications during pregnancy. In addition, bacon can be very rich in sodium, which can increase blood pressure and promote edema during pregnancy. In short, if you eat bacon during pregnancy, be sure to cook it properly and avoid smoked and dried varieties. In addition to ensuring that the bacon is well cooked, you should also limit your consumption to reduce your sodium and nitrates and nitrites intake.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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