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Now that you’re eating for two, you’re likely aware of thefoods to avoid during pregnancy.
“Getting exhausted by all the salmonella outbreaks.
asks What to Expect Community member LittleOne2025.
“Just found out my state is affected by a recall of cucumbers.”
Even still, it’s good to be prepared just in case.
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
Salmonella during pregnancy is, for the most part, no different than getting salmonella any other time.
No matter whether you’re pregnant or not, the symptoms aren’t pleasant.
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Human and animal poop also opens the door to exposure.
“Even then, just contact your provider.”
And while there are reported cases ofpreterm deliveryandmiscarriagesas a result of the illness, those are exceedingly rare.
But salmonella may make you temporarily sick and seriously uncomfortable.
The largest risk factor is dehydration, which can lead to preterm delivery,low amniotic fluidand birth defects.
So it’s important tokeep drinking fluids.
Your baby is really well insulated from illness in your tummy, even if you feel terrible.
Very rarely, salmonella can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.
It’s most likely to occur if the mom is still sick with the infection when she gives birth.
If a baby is exposed during delivery, then he or she may contract the infection.
Babies who become ill with salmonella at birth need immediate treatment because of their vulnerable immune systems.
What are the treatments for salmonella?
If you think you’ve been exposed to salmonella, a simple stool sample can test for it.
Diarrhea and vomiting can dehydrate you faster than you might expect.
That’s why it’s important to have water or an electrolyte beverage like Pedialyte close at hand.
Sip it when it’s possible for you to, even if you don’t feel like it.
In some more urgent cases, antibiotics can be prescribed to treat serious infections.
Fortunately, it’s not likely to hurt you or your baby.
By taking the proper food safety and other precautions, you should be in the clear.
