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I just finished raw conch. im 7 going on 8 weeks pregnant. i googled that i shouldnt eat raw conch, will my baby still be okay? or should i be concerned??

Q: i just finished raw conch. im 7 going on 8 weeks pregnant. i googled that i shouldnt eat raw conch, will my baby still be okay? or should i be concerned??

: It’s typically not a great idea to eat raw seafood while pregnant given the chance of a food-borne infection. If you have no symptoms or fever, you are likely fine but touch base with your ob/GYN for more specific advice.

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Dr. Gwenn OKeeffe answered

It’s typically not a great idea to eat raw seafood while pregnant given the chance of a food-borne infection. If you have no symptoms or fever, you are likely fine but touch base with your ob/GYN for more specific advice.

Answered 3/27/2023

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A member asked:

I just finished raw conch. im 7 going on 8 weeks pregnant. i googled that i shouldnt eat raw conch, will my baby still be okay? or should i be concerned??

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