Mother Nature has assigned to all living organisms the responsibility of carrying on life by giving birth to offspring. Although each organism has to go through this ordeal, humans, being the most intelligent mammals, do their best to give birth to a healthy baby. Especially, every woman in the course of her pregnancy goes the extra mile to protect her baby from all the adversities of life. Her parental instincts motivate her to grasp the literature necessary to safeguard the baby in her womb.
However, it must also be understood that the baby is a parasite that also feeds on the mother and any lack of care will affect the mother first than the baby. Therefore, it is possible to be aware of common foodborne bacteria and parasites during the crucial trimesters of pregnancy to avoid possible harm to the fetus and the mother herself.
listeria: This bacterium can result in blood poisoning of the baby or can even lead to a serious infection that eventually results in miscarriages or complications during pregnancy. It is essential to understand the situations that can put the pregnant woman in contact with Listeria.
Vulnerable situations to contact Listeria:
They live on vegetables and therefore it is important to consume only washed vegetables. Undercooked meat, milk and other dairy products, such as domestic soft cheese without undergoing a pasteurization process, raw ciders and sausages, etc. are the other media. Experts suggest that pregnant women eat fully cooked meat and pasteurized dairy products and ciders to stay safe from this bacteria.
Consequences of a fetus affected by Listeria:
The baby in the womb affected with Listeria may eventually develop health problems like
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intellectual disability
Seizures or seizures
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Vision problems or blindness
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Brain, heart or kidney deficiencies.
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Paralysis
Salmonella: The health benefits of consuming raw eggs turned out to be a myth when it comes to pregnant women. Undercooked meat and raw eggs transmit Salmonella bacteria to humans, as this bacteria is typically found in meat and animal products.
Vulnerable situations to contact Salmonella
Consume animal products such as fried eggs or partially cooked yolks
Eating contaminated food with a superficial touch where raw meat was worked on.
How to prevent?
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Avoid the use of raw or undercooked meat and its derivatives.
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Kitchen counters, cabinets, and surfaces that come into contact with raw meat should be thoroughly cleaned.
Effect of Salmonella on Babies:
Serious delays in the development of babies are observed if they fall victim to the bacteria in the womb.
Taxoplasmosis:
Unlike the previous two cases, this is a single cell parasite and is extremely harmful to the fetus. This victimizes if undercooked meat is consumed or by touching your hands to your mouth after holding or touching raw meat.
Vulnerable situations to contact taxoplasmosis
Although this is a bit different from the bacteria being a parasite, the sources through which this is transmitted to the body are more similar.
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This also enters the body of a pregnant woman by consuming raw or undercooked meat.
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Food contaminated by the touch of raw meat.
In this case, similar preventive measures should also be taken, avoiding undercooked meat and keeping kitchen counters clean.
How does the parasite affect the fetus?
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hearing impairment
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Vision problems, including blindness.
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Intellectual disabilities such as learning disorders.
Despite the imminent threats surrounding a fetus, Mother Nature’s determination to save a new life is instilled in the instincts of the parents and this is enough to safeguard the offspring. However, a little awareness can work wonders when it comes to a baby’s health and these little precautions can help the child live a long life without any hindrance.
