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Is Eating Raw Meat During Pregnancy A Cause For Concern?
Question: 20 weeks pregnant and may have had small amount of pink beef in hamburger. Should I be worried?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting HCM about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
The chances of toxoplasmosis with uncooked meat is there but it is very rare in your case and you should not be worried about it (very small amount).
Hope you found it useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting HCM about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
The chances of toxoplasmosis with uncooked meat is there but it is very rare in your case and you should not be worried about it (very small amount).
Hope you found it useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response. This is my first pregnancy and i worry about everything! I didnt think there would be a problem but it is always nice to hear from a trusted professional. Should i feel cramping on sides of abs and lower groin area during this growing time?
Brief Answer:
Yes, you may feel.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I can understand your feelings as this is your first pregnancy.
But no need to worry.
Yes, this type of mild pain could be due to growing uterus.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards
Yes, you may feel.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I can understand your feelings as this is your first pregnancy.
But no need to worry.
Yes, this type of mild pain could be due to growing uterus.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank uou again. It is great to have a doctor always availavle to answer these quick questions. Where are you based?
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You are most welcome.
We are always here to help you.
I wish you to healthy and happy motherhood.
Good luck.
Regards
You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You are most welcome.
We are always here to help you.
I wish you to healthy and happy motherhood.
Good luck.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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