Can you eat pork while pregnant?
Yes, when prepared the safe way. You can have pork in pregnancy if you follow the steps below.
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Cook chops, roasts and mince right through. Pork should never be pink.
Why
- Raw or undercooked meat can carry toxoplasma, a parasite that can harm the baby.
- Raw or undercooked fish can carry parasites and bacteria.
How to enjoy it safely
- Cook it all the way through, until steaming hot with no pink or raw parts.
- Wash your hands, boards and knives after handling it raw.
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you eat pork while pregnant?
Yes, when prepared the safe way. You can have pork in pregnancy if you follow the steps below. Cook chops, roasts and mince right through. Pork should never be pink.
Why is pork a concern in pregnancy?
Raw or undercooked meat can carry toxoplasma, a parasite that can harm the baby. Raw or undercooked fish can carry parasites and bacteria.
How can I have pork safely while pregnant?
Cook it all the way through, until steaming hot with no pink or raw parts. Wash your hands, boards and knives after handling it raw.
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