Infectious Diseases
A bacterium, virus, parasite or fungus can cause an infectious disease. Some infections can have unpleasant consequences for you and your unborn child. Not all infections can be prevented and not all infections are dangerous. For example, a cold can’t hurt you. However, some infections can have serious consequences if you catch them during pregnancy An infectious disease is caused by a bacterium, virus, parasite, or fungus. During pregnancy, some pathogens can cause problems. Therefore, pay attention to what you eat. Listeriosis This bacterium can be found in raw, unpasteurized milk, chicken, meat, fish and seafood, fruits and vegetables. Listeria infection can cause premature or stillbirth. Listeria cannot withstand heating. Toxoplasmosis This is a parasite that can be found in feces of young cats. In addition, it is sometimes found in raw or inadequately cooked meat. Toxoplasma can cause birth defects in your baby. Toxoplasma cannot withstand heating and freezing
(at least 2 days at -12 degrees). Cytomegalovirus. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpes virus. Many people have been in contact with this virus in their lives without knowing it. Once you are infected, it stays in your body forever. There is a small chance that the virus will become active again. For adults, an infection is very harmless, but an infection during pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn baby. CMV is passed through saliva and urine. Anyone can come in contact with the virus and get sick. Especially children in daycare centers and nurseries and their parents.
How do you recognize an infection?
You can often recognize an infection by a fever. Symptoms of a food infection include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and abdominal cramping. Sometimes you have an infection without noticing it. If you are pregnant we are extra careful and ask you to call us if you think you have an infection. If it is useful and necessary, we will sometimes use (blood) tests, for example. Below are more links to information about preventing infectious diseases during pregnancy