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

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

Most pregnant women can eat safe chicken, provided that the chicken is well cooked and served hot. Chicken meat contains essential proteins and nutrients for healthy and balanced diet. However, it is important to remember that raw or badly cooked chicken can cause the health damage of the mother and baby. Raw or badly cooked chicken can contain bacteria that can cause serious infections and diseases for the mother and her baby. The most common bacteria and parasites found in raw or poorly cooked chicken are salmonella and listeria. Both can cause serious symptoms and even fatal complications. It is therefore very important to cook the chicken well to eliminate bacteria and parasites. The best way to cook the chicken is to cook it at a temperature of at least 74 ° C. The meat should be white and opaque and cooking should be complete. It is also important not to cook the chicken to prevent it from becoming too dry. In summary, pregnant women can eat chicken provided it is well cooked and served hot. This helps prevent infections and diseases and ensure the health and well-being of the mother and her baby.

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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