Ham cutting : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

Eating ham cut during pregnancy is generally considered to be sure if you do so in a responsible manner. However, it is always important to consult your doctor before making a decision. The cut ham is made from pork that is smoked, salty or dried. It contains high levels of sodium and nitrates, which can be harmful to the baby. Nitrates can cause congenital malformations and sodium may increase the risk of complications in pregnancy. You must therefore be very careful and make sure that you eat quality products and that you follow the manufacturer's instructions. As a rule, you should not eat more than 3-4 slices of ham cut per week. You should also avoid eating products that are too rich in sodium or nitrates. You should also avoid processed products such as smoked or canned ham. In general, eating ham cutting during pregnancy is generally considered to be sure if you do so responsible. However, it is always important to consult your doctor before making a decision and monitoring the manufacturer's instructions.

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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