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Is Eating Raw Meat Safe During Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016

Question: 20 weeks pregnant and may have had a small poece of pink hamburger. Should i worry?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (25 minutes later)

Hi
Hope this msg finds you in good health.
I have gone thru ur msg & understand ur concern.
nothing to worry about.. but u should consult ur gynecologist and get it confirmed
Feel free to ask me a FOLLOW UP QUERY anytime.Take care.God bless.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (4 minutes later)

Thank you. The question was answered hy a baby doctor on your sight and they also said not to worry.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

When you are in 20 weeks of pregnancy baby is on safer side.

Having any type of food wont harm baby. Pink hamburger can be eaten. I dont see any reason to panic.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (8 minutes later)

Thank you for your reaponse! I tend to worry too much as this is my first pregnancy. I think all first time moms tend to worry ahout everything. Isnit true that i will not be having an ultrasound again?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More ultrasound scan not compulsory

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Another ultrasound is not necessary.

If you wish another ultrasound scan can be done after 2 months.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar