What can I eat?

[MissM]

So I've been reading about all these foods you cant eat and Im all freakin confused! And annoyed as most is what I eat!

So basically no salads unless I make them myself to ensure the foods are fresh.

No deli meats like ham and devon?

Can I eat feta? As long as it isnt full goats milk?

Can i eat swiss and jarlsberg cheese?

Can I eat tuna? like the tuna mixed with onion and tomato?

Is there some sort of menu plan you can get? LOL

[lissy]

Hey MissM

I think FETA is off the menu?? Any mouldy cheeses are a no no. Im pretty sure Jarlsberg is ok & I think Swiss is too. Just cheeses like Brie & Camembert are a definate NO.
Do you mean the tinned tuna? Tinned Salmon & Tuna are ok.

This government site has some basic tips Pregnancy and food safety | NSW Food Authority

Im sure there would be some more info on BB here as well outside of the forums if you have a search. HTH Cheers

[PumpkinZulu]

I though you could eat most cheese, soft or otherwise, in Aus because it's law for milk (and therefore what is in cheese) to be pasturized. I could be wrong though, but I thought the cheese rule was a bit outdated If worried err on the side of caution I guess

[skybie]

MissM, i still eat feta, camembert and brie if theyre cooked, i also still eat deli meats and subway, and boost juices. im aware of the risks of eating these foods, but i've made the concious desicion to continue eating them, not often but i still do.
good luck hun, it can be stressfull, its all up to what ur comfortable with

[Rainbow_Mumma]

I'm going to go slightly against the grain here with my son I followed every rule possible in the dos and donts and after he passed away i questioned it for years I'd done everything they said so why at 25 weeks was my baby taken?
Now I eat what I like except I would cook my red meat more if I could eat it this pregnancy.
Salads I don't eat unless I can see them being prepared anyway and well I haven't stopped eating deli meats and both my girls turned out perfectly and these twins are going very strong
a lot of the info is outdated like I've heard about the cheese thing PZ mentioned but again at the end of the day eat what you feel comfortable eating as long of you know it's cooked properly/fresh etc ..., that's just my opinion


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[TaRhLi.]

I just try to be concious of what I'm eating. I still eat deli meats as Australian Standards are very stringent on it being fresh. I would avoid any salads that look like they have been out "baking" for a while but if it is freshly made to order then I would eat them. As for the cheese thing I think it is purely a personal preference, if I felt like some I would have it but I'm not a big cheese eater anyway. And finally the fish thing is about mercury but you shoudl try and have some fish in your diet, if you had it everyday it might be a concern but once a week wouldn't hurt.

My DD has turned out to be a pefect little toddler and by the way things are going with the twins they are growing and getting bigger and stronger everyday, so I don't think my bit of ham is doing them any harm..

[lozzy_mac]

Hi MissM

Its annoying hey?
The main thing that people worry about is this little bacteria called listeria. Infections are rare, but its one of the few infections that can actually cross the placenta and cause harm to the baby.

Basically it can grow on any food that has been left out for a while (meat, salad, etc). Cooking kills it so you can pretty much eat anything thats cooked and hot all the way through.

But as people above have said, the risk is pretty low and whats most important is to eat healthily and have a stress-free pregnancy!

here's another website Listeria - the facts: IDEAS - Victorian Government Health Information, Australia

[Early Kids]

I still ate most things, I just got into the habit of having toasted sandwiches to eat my ham and cooking my meat slightly before making my pizzas. I was just extra careful to clean, prepare and cook my food

Australian made cheese are fine to eat as they've been pasteurised.

[MissM]

Thanks everyone

It is annoying - I've googled and google, but the more I do, the more I get confused

I understand the listeria and salmonella stuff, but its been a while since I've had to be concerned with what I eat (DD is almost 8) but I am sure I still ate deli meats and feta while pregnant (shes fine)

I dont know if its my hormones, but I just feel so stupid when i comes to all of this stuff, and I want to do the right thing.

Eh now Im laughing at myself crying because im rambling ...

Thanks for the links, I will check them out

ETA - Thanks lozzy

[MissM]

So if i bought ham in a shrink wrapped package thats ok?

Sorry

[MissM]

Sorry to hear of your loss MrsS

[Early Kids]

So if i bought ham in a shrink wrapped package thats ok?

The only way to be 100% sure is if you cook it first (that's why I became good friends with my toasted sandwich maker).

[LimeSlice]

No deli meats like ham and devon?
You CAN have them, if you get them sliced fresh.

Can I eat feta? As long as it isnt full goats milk?
YES - you can eat ALL cheeses in Australia as they are pastuerised, however, you may wish to steer clear of any SOFT (Camabert, Brie) cheese if you like as they are highER risk.

Can i eat swiss and jarlsberg cheese?
Of course yes.

Can I eat tuna? like the tuna mixed with onion and tomato?
Yes you can, but you will need to limit your intake of mercury-heavy fish (Oily fish, like tuna, mackeral, tuna, sardines, etc)

You can eat ham from a packet, personally though I would rather get it fresh sliced from the Deli than pre-sliced in a factory.

All the best

[LimeSlice]

Remember, listeria CAN GROW IN YOUR FRIDGE from salad you buy and prepare yourself.
So really, you can give yourself listeria poisoning just as easily as you can get it from a restaurant etc.

Always wash your veg, and practice good hygiene.

[MissM]

Thanks Limeslice ....

The links were also very helpful