Pregnant eat prawns
Pregnant, can I eat prawns?
As the end-of-year holidays approach, there are delicious menus to prepare! When you are pregnant, you must take extra precautions for your baby's health. As for prawn, you can only eat them if they are very fresh and well cooked.
Raw fish, homemade mayonnaise, homemade foie gras, oysters ... We know that during pregnancy, these foods are forbidden because they represent a danger for our baby. Why? They may have been contaminated by bacteria such as salmonella and Listeria, which can have serious consequences for the baby, even fatal. We therefore remain very vigilant with our plate and we turn to foods that are cooked through and pasteurized.
And prawn, are we allowed to eat them during pregnancy? When you are pregnant, they are not forbidden, but on two conditions: they must be extremely fresh and must be eaten well cooked. It would be wrong to deprive yourself of them, because they are full of benefits: pink or gray prawn are sources of essential fatty acids for the development of the baby, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Can I eat prawn while pregnant?
prawn, these crustaceans that are usually pink or gray, are among the foods "under high surveillance" during pregnancy. You can eat them, yes, but on condition that they are cooked thoroughly.
Is it allowed to eat prawn during pregnancy?
We love the firm and tasty flesh of prawn cooked to perfection. "If you are pregnant, you should opt for cooked prawn to avoid contamination by the Listeria bacteria, which can be particularly dangerous for the baby in utero, because cooking destroys the bacteria," warns Dr. Julien Rousseaux. We can therefore eat these crustaceans provided that they are fresh and well cooked . "For the baby, the main risk of raw foods such as fish and seafood is exposure to listeriosis. This bacteria, which mainly develops on raw milk cheeses, can, although more rarely, also be present in raw fish. When it crosses the placental barrier, Listeria can cause infection, miscarriage or stillbirth. But rest assured, cases are rare since there are only 5 cases per million inhabitants in France. But we must exclude any risk of contamination by remaining very vigilant,” explains the doctor.
Can you eat cooked prawn, langoustines, lobster and prawns when pregnant?
As you will have understood, it is entirely possible to enjoy eating prawn, or even prawns and langoustines , provided that you cook them properly. To ensure that they are cooked properly, make sure to buy them fresh and cook them yourself, or turn to frozen products that are already cooked and that you just have to reheat in sauces or broths. "If you cook your prawn, make sure to eat them quickly to avoid the development of bacteria," adds Dr. Julien Rousseaux. On the other hand, avoid buying them at a restaurant, because you don't know the purchase date of the prawn, nor the storage method, nor the cooking state. Whether it's gray prawn or pink prawn.
How do you know if grey or pink prawn are cooked?
To properly cook your raw and ultra-fresh prawn, you will need to immerse them in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. To ensure that they are cooked properly, observe their coloring. They should be very pink and their flesh should be firm and pearly. If this is not the case, extend their cooking time as desired.
Prawn for pregnant women, beware of mayonnaise
When you say prawn, you often say mayonnaise to accompany them... And here too, you have to be particularly vigilant during pregnancy... Indeed, homemade mayonnaise should not be consumed during pregnancy. Why? Because it is made from raw egg yolks which can present risks of contamination with Listeria or salmonella, a bacteria that can cause the same damage to the fetus as listeria. However, you don't have to deprive yourself of it! You can replace it with industrial mayonnaise, or with an egg-free mayonnaise made with milk, sunflower oil, mustard and white vinegar.
What seafood can a pregnant woman eat?
Most raw seafood is a no-no for expectant mothers. It should only be eaten cooked through and occasionally.
Can you eat oysters when pregnant?
Raw oysters are among the seafood to be included in the red list of foods to avoid during pregnancy. "Not only because they can transmit listeriosis, but especially because of the risks of food poisoning and therefore the symptoms of acute gastroenteritis that they can present for the mother-to-be, and which could endanger the health of the baby," warns Dr. Julien Rousseaux.
What can a pregnant woman eat at Christmas?
So you will have understood, for the holidays we turn to pasteurized and well-cooked foods! Which still allows you to treat yourself, while remaining vigilant! As for desserts, be careful with fruit mousses or chocolate mousse, made with fresh egg white, which are also raw foods not recommended during pregnancy.
