Is it okay to eat a rare steak during pregnancy? I hope you are all well. (EDD tomorrow)I have been over cautious as this is my first pregnancy and only had medium well done, but it has not been fun. Does anyone know if this is wrong? By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described … Only my opinion, not a doctor (At All) but I have continued to eat medium rare steak. Also, shrimp (prawns) are fine even in the UK....people don't pay attention to the guideline that they're supposed to be cooked...well who eats them raw anyway? Posted 27/08/2011. I did - before I realised it wasn't recommended. You're not supposed to but i always did, its because if the meat is off and its not cooked properly the bacteria won't be killed. Pregnant women are ten times more likely to get listeria and if … We'll see.So I suppose the burning Q is - did you have it and was it good ? Joined: Nov 12, 2010 Messages: 2,641 Likes Received: 0. The difference is that toxo is routinely screened in the booking-in bloods for French women. 1 decade ago. This is bollocks; French guidance is pretty much identical to the NHS. I love medium rare/rare steak and while I probably wouldn’t make one at home with grocery store steak, I’d eat it from there or get medium. Any other way and it … Different types of infections that can come from undercooked steak pose different risks for pregnant women. And to qualify my conclusions - there is no proof that you can't catch it from beef. I know the advice is to have it cooked through - but in a steak, the middle of it hasn't been exposed, only the outside. Can't stop thinking about a medium rare steak with diana sauce. Since I've been pregnant, the few times I've had steak I've had it well done. It hardly seems worth having if I can't have any pink bits in it. Click to read more medium rare steak cooking temp instruction. No, it’s best not to risk it. (Dishes prepared with ground turkey or chicken need to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.) 0 0. poisonous_tree_frog. Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. Undercooked meat (and poultry) can harbor such bacteria as E. coli, Trichinella and Salmonella (all of which can cause a … You need to make a judgement about whether that risk is acceptable to you. I cannot stay away from medium rare steak. Medium rare steaks are warm with a pink to red centre — soft and juicy on the inside and firm on the outside. Find out what Mumsnet users thought of Echo by Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Share your imaginative play tips with The LEGO Group: £200 voucher to be won. In general, steak that is cooked to at least medium rare doneness can guarantee that it has reached an internal temperature that makes it safe to eat. Well, first time around I didn't eat steak at all (if it's not rare, it's not a steak, in my opinion).2nd time round I decided to throw caution to the wind, and was going to order a rare steak. I think it's only frowned on because of the risk of food poisoning. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. Salivating now at the thought of having one in a couple of weeks. I just knew that I wouldn't forgive myself if anything happened to my baby, and regardless of the cause, it would be the steak that did it, IYSWIM.So, I decided that the emotional risk was higher than the physical one, but I just couldn't do it.Guess what one of my first meals post childbirth was, though? My mouth was salivating at the thought, my stomach was gurgling with anticipation, and I could smell it. They go through it so quickly it doesn’t have time to go bad hahaha. Hi ladies! i ate medium rare steak in all 3 pregnanciesEnjoy it! However, I was told by someone else that you shouldn't even eat it medium.I never got ill or anything, and they were both very posh restaurants so presumably a decent quality of meat.I don't think it is advisable to eat steak that is not fully cooked when pregnant though. When cooking a 1-inch thick filet mignon steak, the internal temperature should read 130°F with a final cooking temperature of 135°F. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite that lives in raw meat, soil and cat poo, and can cause miscarriage and complications in pregnancy. Updated Feb 2017. The likelihood of there being a problem is very low, yet if there were a problem it'd be hard NOT to blame the steak, even if this weren't the cause.I love blue steak. Personally I have eaten a steak at a good restaurant which was medium and I would do it again but I wouldn't have it too often just because I am concerned about tempting fate! Women have even been arrested drinking while pregnant in the US.Interesting that the rules are different..soft cheese also fine in the US as long as it's pasteurized. You need to heat the outsides well to kill germs from it being cut, processed, etc. I also wouldn't eat a rare or even medium burger pregnant as the bacteria get mixed throughout the meat when it is ground. I opened my friend's Xmas present early and I wish I hadn't... Muppet Christmas Carol... have you noticed...? This bacterial infection can result in stillbirth, miscarriage, and preterm labor. Second pg had a few bits of slightly pink lamb (when at a dinner party and not "out") and all ok. It only takes one time. It is not only to do with bacteria on the outside cut edges but also the risk of toxoplasmosis from unheated meat. I've also heard that the risk is much lower for steak than for things like mince. I've gone from having it rare to medium rare - like witch&chips I had the impression that steak was okay as long as the surface was seared, and the real risk is from burgers/meatballs/mince etc. I asked for a tox test out of interest really at my booking bloods to see if years of rare meat has given me immunity but haven't had it back yet. While then, brush the steak using your condiments of choice to prevent it from sticking. Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. Insert the steak into the pan, cook one side for 3-4 minutes. And it is very important to avoid cat faeces. Freezing the meat for 48 hours and ensuring that it is seared on all sides can reduce (but not eliminate) the risk. However, I was very particular about the meat I ate, I know you can't remove the risk but being sure of the provenance etc made a big difference to me. Listeria is a bacterial infection that although rare, can be very serious for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Its not like taking it easy on sugars or foods high in sodium or something like that where moderation is really key. If the fresh meat is a steak, roast or chop, then yes — medium -rare can be safe. Grill Times and Temperature for Steak . at 39 weeks, and have all the way through. It is a small one. This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 23 messages.). PS these threads usually bring out someone who will tell you that French women aren’t told to avoid rare meat. I'm just a wimp that's too scared...if you have one, just make sure you enjoy it! To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. Enjoy...this UK rule has always been interesting to me. Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. My midwife told me that she doesn’t see anything wrong with watching medium rare steak. After much googling it seems that toxoplasmosis is almost unheard of in beef. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - Third Trimester' started by cat lover, Feb 27, 2011. cat lover Mummy to 2 girls. Unlike a steak where the outside is cooked, the biggest concern seems to be with undercooked ground beef (where the outside of the meat could get ground into the inside) and not with a rare steak where the outside (where the bateria could be) is cooked. Eating medium steak in pregnancy, please help!! Me personally, yes, I only eat my steak rare or medium rare and I’m comfortable with that, but you have to decide what you feel comfortable with. If so I'll have steak envy all day. From knowing about that situation I would not eat undercooked meat while pg. I couldn't do it! Listeria can cause miscarriage, preterm delivery or infection of the newborn. My mw has told me not to have anything rare. By Ashley S. Roman, MD. Unfortunately, rare and medium rare steak is off the menu when you're pregnant. Source(s): https://shrinkurl.im/a9Nxe. So I'd eat medium rare steak when pregnant - but I wouldn't eat a burger that wasn't fully cooked through. I was told that as long as the meat is well sourced and fresh I think its ok. Pressed post too soon - it's your choice, I wouldn't if I was pregnant now, but that's me. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Flip the meat and repeat step 2. However, I did eat plenty of parma ham, proscuitto etc before I found out but that seemed to be OK. - Answered by a verified OB GYN Doctor. So while you may have cooked (or ordered) that steak medium-rare before your baby came on board, you'll now need to refrain from blood-red meat. Find out what Mumsnet users thought of Echo by Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Share your imaginative play tips with The LEGO Group: £200 voucher to be won, Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox, www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/foods-to-avoid-pregnant/#meat. : Hi ladies So my partners sister had her birthday dinner a couple of days ago and I had steak which I ordered medium because I thought it would be more cooked then medium rare what I would normally have before I fell pregnant. Although it’s quite rare, you are ten times more likely to contract it when you are pregnant. The meat will be very good quality, do you reckon I'm alright having mine medium rare? Heat the pan on medium heat before adding the steak. It's not a guideline in the US to eat beef well done, just other meat like poultry or pork. Medium Rare. I opened my friend's Xmas present early and I wish I hadn't... Muppet Christmas Carol... have you noticed...? Fortunately it is very rare and is reported to affect approximately 1 in 50,000 pregnancies.I guess it's up to the individual, and how desperate they are to get their fork stuck into a nice juicy, pink steak! Did anyone else eat pink steak when pregnant? So I had my steak and hamburgers medium-rare, like usual, but I didn't have raw oysters. Have a look - if you've had it then you can probably keep chowing through your medium rare steaks. I really don't want to scare-monger (because I love rare steak and do think that some of the advice for pg women is based on very small statistical chances) but I have a close relative who lost her first child shortly after birth because she contracted toxoplasmosis from meat. Is it ok to eat medium well steak when pregnant? You shouldn't; I have; just don't search for the horrible toxoplasmosis thread I read a few weeks back on here that made me worried sick about my medium rare steaks. But I am still eating my steaks medium rare with mayonnaise (I'm weird, I know!) I figured that I've never got food poisoning off red meat in my whole life so just carried on lol, I'm 5+3 and planning a medium rare steak on Wednesday!I say planning because when I was pregnant with my first I couldn't eat steak as I could taste the iron in it . But you need to make your own judgement about the risk. You have to give up the medium rare steak while pregnant because of the risk of listeria. Steak is safe to eat when pregnant. Toxoplasmosis, which can also cause pregn… I think medium rare is okay but sadly i think having it blue as i prefer it would be risking it. When making a decision for myself I considered that I have always eaten red meat rare, along with my fair share of tartare, so there is a reasonable chance that I have been exposed to toxo in the past. MummyHardwick. I am reading conflicting advice online. (Only at nice steak houses, example - Berns in Tampa). If you prefer your steak rare , there is a slightly higher risk — but this is still the preferred method of steak preparation for countless aficionados out there. Waste of time. The NHS says that all meat, including steak, should be well cooked with no trace of pink or blood. If you eat raw or undercooked meat there's a small risk of getting toxoplasmosis. My FIL (father-in-law) said that if its British your pretty safe. SJS9210. If you prefer your steak rare, there is a slightly higher risk — but this is still the preferred method of steak preparation for … Q&A: Is It Okay to Eat a Rare Steak During Pregnancy? WYOO Eating Medium Rare Steak when pregnant? It’s best not to eat undercooked or raw meat during pregnancy, as it may make you ill and could even harm your baby. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Salmonella is nasty and can make you pretty sick but it won’t directly harm your baby. I'm 37 weeks and I've not had any due to the risk to baby. 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