Does anyone know if this is wrong? It's so hard to decide isn't it? I think that rare steak is one of the best things ever and I intend to eat about four of them with my bare hands as soon as this LO gets out of me!!! 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 . The only way I can eat a steak is medium rare or rare. Is it okay to eat a rare steak during pregnancy? Do you have questions about creating positive bathroom habits and routines? This bacterial infection can result in stillbirth, miscarriage, and preterm labor. You need to make a judgement about whether that risk is acceptable to you. If the fresh meat is a steak, roast or chop, then yes — medium -rare can be safe. You say it's a nice restaurant, if you're happy with their reputation, and that the meat will be of good quality, well in date, stores correctly, Good kitchen hygiene etc I would definitely go for it. Grill Times and Temperature for Steak . If you eat raw or undercooked meat there's a small risk of getting toxoplasmosis. My mw has told me not to have anything rare. 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. It only takes one time. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described … My FIL (father-in-law) said that if its British your pretty safe. Another time I had one medium, and it was alright, tasty enough, not the same as rare but it was fine. But I must confess that I have also been having my lamb medium rare and won't do that again. If so I'll have steak envy all day. Let me reassure you that you don't need to cook a good steak to a well done point. I couldn't find any information on whether or not we have to worry about undercooked steak, so I have erred on the side of caution. Salmonella is nasty and can make you pretty sick but it won’t directly harm your baby. Unfortunately, rare and medium rare steak is off the menu when you're pregnant. I opened my friend's Xmas present early and I wish I hadn't... Muppet Christmas Carol... have you noticed...? I would normally go for a medium rare steak but is that ok in pregnancy? 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. 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. 0 0. poisonous_tree_frog. Can't stop thinking about a medium rare steak with diana sauce. 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. Did anyone else eat pink steak when pregnant? Of course if you have a sip of drink...even once..during your pregnancy in the US...you are bad, bad, bad. They go through it so quickly it doesn’t have time to go bad hahaha. Q&A: Is It Okay to Eat a Rare Steak During Pregnancy? Don't be afraid to ask questions of the staff, in any decent place they'll be happy to put your mind at rest!Enjoy! I'd just go for something else! Someone can eat deli meat or rare steaks for every meal during pregnancy and be fine, yet someone can eat it one time and get sick from that one infected source. This ensures that the entire steak is the same temperature throughout, so it will cook evenly, avoiding a burnt exterior while the interior is still cold. You have to give up the medium rare steak while pregnant because of the risk of listeria. (Only at nice steak houses, example - Berns in Tampa). I cannot eat it well done. Fact or Fiction: Rare Burgers Are Safe to Eat 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. 2 years ago. What do you think about medium rare steak? And so long as the surface of fresh steaks is seared there should not be a risk of food poisoning - so steak served medium rare should be fine. So far this pg - none. The meats to be careful of are those from sheep, pigs and goats. I hope you are all well. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - Third Trimester' started by cat lover, Feb 27, 2011. cat lover Mummy to 2 girls. 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. How to Prepare Medium Rare Steak. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I would and I did, regularly,m. This is because the NHS says that all meat, including steak, should be well cooked with no trace of pink or blood when you're pregnant. 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. Undercooked meats can carry toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that could cause an infection called toxoplasmosis. I think it's only frowned on because of the risk of food poisoning. Do you have questions about creating positive bathroom habits and routines? To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. Insert the steak into the pan, cook one side for 3-4 minutes. 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. But now and again should be fine! So I had my steak and hamburgers medium-rare, like usual, but I didn't have raw oysters. I couldn't do it! (Non pg I am a rare girl myself). So I'd eat medium rare steak when pregnant - but I wouldn't eat a burger that wasn't fully cooked through.But you need to make your own judgement about the risk. I have a dog that ate off the counter a 4 inch wide, 3 inch thick boneless steak. I was told that as long as the meat is well sourced and fresh I think its ok. I opened my friend's Xmas present early and I wish I hadn't... Muppet Christmas Carol... have you noticed...? I'm going to a steak restaurant tonight and I usually like my steak pretty rare. I'm just a wimp that's too scared...if you have one, just make sure you enjoy it! So I'd eat medium rare steak when pregnant - but I wouldn't eat a burger that wasn't fully cooked through. Flip the meat and repeat step 2. Steak is somewhat sterile on the inside if it is fresh. Hi ladies! In Australia, most pregnant women don't have toxoplasmosis antibodies. Only my opinion, not a doctor (At All) but I have continued to eat medium rare steak. 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. But you need to make your own judgement about the risk. So gloves while gardening then. Medium Steak?? As you can see from the table above, medium-rare and medium steaks are, unfortunately, off the menu for pregnant women as they don’t reach a high enough cooking temperature. I'm going to a steak restaurant tonight and I usually like my steak pretty rare. In the case of steak, that bacteria is found on the outside and is cooked off even in medium rare steaks. I also wouldn't eat a rare or even medium burger pregnant as the bacteria get mixed throughout the meat when it is ground. In fact I ate steak regularly in the first 12 weeks. I am about 6 weeks pregnant and off out to a meal tonight with friends to a really nice steak restaurant. It's a small risk, especially with beef, but toxoplasmosis is the main concern. 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. Click to read more medium rare steak cooking temp instruction. I am reading conflicting advice online. You may become infected with the toxoplasma parasite if you eat meat that is raw or pink and bloody in the middle. Is it ok to eat medium well steak when pregnant? 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. Its not like taking it easy on sugars or foods high in sodium or something like that where moderation is really key. Posted 08/08/2011. Steak is safe to eat when pregnant. 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. Just wondering - is it OK to eat a medium steak or should I have it well done? Normally, I eat steak medium or medium rare. Eating medium steak in pregnancy, please help!! We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. 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. But I am still eating my steaks medium rare with mayonnaise (I'm weird, I know!) Have a look - if you've had it then you can probably keep chowing through your medium rare steaks. Since I've been pregnant, the few times I've had steak I've had it well done. Medium rare steak temp chart of Filet Mignon Steak, Ribeye Steak, Flank Steak and etc. It is a small one. Listeria can cause miscarriage, preterm delivery or infection of the newborn. Is it ok for a dog to eat fried, medium rare steak? To me there's be no point having a steak well done, waste of money!! To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. WYOO Eating Medium Rare Steak when pregnant? I've gone medium rare all the way and I'm 35 weeks so far. Listeria is a bacterial infection that although rare, can be very serious for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Enjoy...this UK rule has always been interesting to me. Pregnant women, children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should avoid all raw and undercooked meats. I may take some heat (pun intended) but the answer is yes, it is okay to eat meat that has been cooked rare or medium rare. So no I wouldn't unless I was sure I had already been exposed to toxoplasma. You're totally fine, I wouldn't sweat it. Undercooked meat (and poultry) can harbor such bacteria as E. coli, Trichinella and Salmonella (all of which can cause a … I cannot stay away from medium rare steak. Medium rare steak can be prepared in these five easy steps. Once the first three months were out the way I did start to steal bites of DH's very bloody steaks on the basis that my body can protect the baby from one mouthful....It's all personal choice. (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. The concern with eating undercooked meat is food poisoning from bacteria. Source(s): https://shrinkurl.im/a9Nxe. I'm 24 weeks by the way. 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. My midwife told me that she doesn’t see anything wrong with watching medium rare steak. You need to heat the outsides well to kill germs from it being cut, processed, etc. 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. The NHS pregnancy website advocates thoroughly cooking meats due to the risk of toxoplasmosis (an illness caused by an organism which has been found in raw meat, soil and cat faeces).http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/pregnancy/pages/healthyeating.aspx, as does the NCT in their book on food facts.The risk of toxoplasmosis if caught by a pregnant woman is that it can seriously affect the unborn baby. The meat will be very good quality, do you reckon I'm alright having mine medium rare? Freezing the meat for 48 hours and ensuring that it is seared on all sides can reduce (but not eliminate) the risk. at 39 weeks, and have all the way through. 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! It’s best not to eat undercooked or raw meat during pregnancy, as it may make you ill and could even harm your baby. Salivating now at the thought of having one in a couple of weeks. It's a parasite and the spores can be throughout the meat (I think), so it's different to the situation with bacteria and steaks vs burgers.Many people have been infected by it before and immune, if you haven't and get the infection for the first time it can be transmitted to the baby. I only have it one in a while but I just demolish it all when I do have it. Did anyone else eat pink steak when pregnant? 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. 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? Medium Rare. 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. Updated Feb 2017. PS these threads usually bring out someone who will tell you that French women aren’t told to avoid rare meat. Different types of infections that can come from undercooked steak pose different risks for pregnant women. Cooked right through. Medium rare steaks are warm with a pink to red centre — soft and juicy on the inside and firm on the outside. Posted 27/08/2011. www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/foods-to-avoid-pregnant/#meatThere is a risk. 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. 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. No, it’s best not to risk it. When cooking a 1-inch thick filet mignon steak, the internal temperature should read 130°F with a final cooking temperature of 135°F. MummyHardwick. Medium Rare Steak Pregnancy. Maybe cuz it’s my second pregnancy, I’m just kind of over all the ridiculous restrictions. However, I did eat plenty of parma ham, proscuitto etc before I found out but that seemed to be OK. From knowing about that situation I would not eat undercooked meat while pg. 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. 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. It’s understandable that if you normally eat your steak like this, asking for it ‘well done’ will make your meal less enjoyable. OB-GYN. 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. This is bollocks; French guidance is pretty much identical to the NHS. Waste of time. It's not a guideline in the US to eat beef well done, just other meat like poultry or pork. I did - before I realised it wasn't recommended. It's against guidelines and I personally wouldn't. While then, brush the steak using your condiments of choice to prevent it from sticking. And to qualify my conclusions - there is no proof that you can't catch it from beef. I've also heard that the risk is much lower for steak than for things like mince. It is not only to do with bacteria on the outside cut edges but also the risk of toxoplasmosis from unheated meat. i ate medium rare steak in all 3 pregnanciesEnjoy it! Pressed post too soon - it's your choice, I wouldn't if I was pregnant now, but that's me. Salmonella may make you sick but usually doesn’t harm the fetus, although a type of Salmonella rare in the United States, called S. Typhi, may increase your risk of miscarriage, preterm labor or stillbirth. The NHS says that all meat, including steak, should be well cooked with no trace of pink or blood. We'll see.So I suppose the burning Q is - did you have it and was it good ? When I was last pregnant and had a MW (midwife) appointment, ... Saying that, this time and last time i have eaten, and will eat runny eggs and medium-rare steak :-) 2 Reply. This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 23 messages.). To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Joined: Nov 12, 2010 Messages: 2,641 Likes Received: 0. This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 19 messages.). In first pg went for medium well and wish I'd had something else. Second pg had a few bits of slightly pink lamb (when at a dinner party and not "out") and all ok. : 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. 1 decade ago. And it is very important to avoid cat faeces. SJS9210. In 22 percent of cases, listeria causes stillbirth or neonatal death, the APA reports. It hardly seems worth having if I can't have any pink bits in it. The MW looked very surprised when I asked and seemed to think I was panicking unnecessarily. 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. Toxoplasmosis, which can also cause pregn… If you prefer your steak rare, there is a slightly higher risk — but this is still the preferred method of steak preparation for … (Dishes prepared with ground turkey or chicken need to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.) After much googling it seems that toxoplasmosis is almost unheard of in beef. It was fried and cooked medium rare (with all of the blood). - Answered by a verified OB GYN Doctor. Toxoplasma she believe is an Indian wives rap or something along those lines. By Ashley S. Roman, MD. I eat my steak rare.When I was pregnant, I was advised against it as there can be bacteria and (I think) listeria and such harboured as it is not fully cooked (obviously)I had a well done steak once. Heat the pan on medium heat before adding the steak. My mouth was salivating at the thought, my stomach was gurgling with anticipation, and I could smell it. Any other way and it … I think medium rare is okay but sadly i think having it blue as i prefer it would be risking it. 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? 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. 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