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Listeria case in melons raises concerns
By Sophie Westnedge on 07/10/2011 14:11:53
A strange source of listeria poisoning highlights the importance of food hygiene during pregnancy
An unusual case of listeria bacteria found in cantaloupe melons in the US raises fresh concerns about listeria poisoning and highlights the importance of food hygiene standards during pregnancy.A pregnant woman in the USA suffered a miscarriage
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Baby sues Virgin Airlines for listeria poisoning before he was born
By Kimberley Smith on 24/05/2011 16:55:15
A baby whose mum suffered food poisoning from in-flight food while she was pregnant is named as the plaintiff in case against Virgin Airlines
Virgin Airlines is being sued by a baby whose mum was a passenger on the company’s Australia flight during her pregnancy. On the flight, mum Renee Cherry contracted listeria poisoning from eating the in-flight chicken roll snack.Listeria is a
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Food poisoning in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 07/08/2008 14:23:47
What are the risks, how should you avoid them and what you should do if you fall ill?
. After birth, infected babies may suffer complications that range from the unpleasant to the potentially fatal. While not all that common an infection among most of the population, pregnant women are far more susceptible to Listeria infection than other
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Safe eating in warmer weather
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2007 01:05:12
As the days get a little warmer, being food-aware in especially important to stave off poisoning or sickness in pregnancy.
In warm weather, it is especially important to keep food that should be hot hot, and food that should be chilled cold!Bacteria and parasites can be present in some foods you might be unlucky enough to purchase before they've even reached your front door. Prime candidates are prep...
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Avoiding mouldy food in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/11/2009 01:48:30
Even those with a 'sturdy constitution' who are used to eating days'-old food should live by the sell-by rule when pregnant.
ready-meal dishes like shop-bought coleslaw altogether during pregnancy, as they can harbour listeria. But you should also examine any fresh food before preparing it for eating.Soft cheeses and dairy foodsBecause listeria can make a pregnant woman very
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Eating out when you're pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/07/2008 00:00:20
Enjoy those kid-free suppers while you can - but eat well!
quick fix when that wilting feeling comes on so rapidly. Avoid fast food like chicken if you think there is a possibility it has not been well cooked enough or properly prepared, and avoid side servings of pre-prepared salads like coleslaw: listeria is a
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
eczema and asthma, so ideally, you should wait until beyond six months before introducing them. Soft, unpasteurised and blue cheeses such as stilton, brie and camembert also pose a risk of listeria food poisoning, and should never be given to babies under
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Causes of miscarriage
By ThinkBaby on 09/12/2010 16:00:36
Why miscarriage happens, medical conditions that affect pregnancy and make miscarriage more likely and when to investigate the causes
and illnessesA miscarriage may also be caused by hormonal imbalances, abnormalities of the womb or cervix, such as incompetant (weak) cervix, blood clotting disorders and maternal infections such as German Measles and Listeria. Common colds and infections
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Raw foods in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 28/05/2009 02:15:58
Sushi and rare steaks - what's the low-down on raw foods in pregnancy?
form of food poisoning to which pregnant women are more susceptible. Caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, it can make an expectant mother and newborn baby very ill and even lead to miscarriage and stillbirth. Parasites will deprive you and your
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Foods to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 25/01/2008 01:31:39
Several foods you usually enjoy without problems might be off the menu now you're pregnant, here's what you need to avoid - and why
to follow particularly high standards of food hygiene and cut out certain foods from your diet.Listeria, salmonella, E.coli and other bacteriaListeriosis can cause stillbirth, miscarriage, or severe illness in newborn babies while other bacteria can cause
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