Can you eat lamb when pregnant?
Hannah Weiss
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Find out if it's safe to eat lamb during pregnancy, including pink lamb, lamb mince, lamb chops and lamb liver. Plus, precautions to take to keep you and your baby healthy.
The official advice on eating lamb in pregnancy
Good news! Lamb is safe to eat when you're pregnant, providing you ensure the meat is well cooked.
Pink lamb
Whether you're enjoying lamb chops, lamb mince or a roast lamb joint, the NHS says that all meat, including lamb, must be well cooked when you're pregnant. If you eat lamb during pregnancy, always ensure there is no trace of pink or blood.
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If you eat raw or undercooked meat, there is a small risk of getting toxoplasmosis. This is an infection caused by a parasite that lives in raw meat, soil and cat poo. Toxoplasmosis can cause miscarriage and lead to complications in pregnancy.
Lamb liver
The NHS advises against eating lamb liver or any foods containing liver during pregnancy. This is because liver contains high levels of vitamin A, which could harm your unborn baby.
Delicious lamb recipes
Love lamb? Why not try one of these great pregnancy-safe recipes? Just ensure the meat is well cooked with no trace of pink.
- Rosemary and garlic roast lamb
- Lamb kofta kebabs (use yoghurt made with pasteurised milk)
- Moroccan lamb
The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book: Count Down Your Pregnancy Day by Day by Dr Maggie Blott is packed full of advice from a team of experts to help guide you through your pregnancy from conception to birth. See more details here at Amazon.
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