Eating egg during pregnancy: you should know about it

If you want to eat egg during pregnancy, there are a few things to consider. We'll tell you what you should know about eating eggs during pregnancy.

Beware of eating eggs during pregnancy

Some foods should be consumed with caution and only under certain conditions if you are pregnant. This also includes eggs.

• Eggs are a good source of protein. The food can also score with minerals such as calcium, iron, iodine and vitamins A, D, E and K.
• So three eggs a week is healthy for you if you are pregnant.
• But you have to make sure that the eggs you eat are cooked too. Boil them well.
• Because raw eggs can transmit salmonella, which can lead to serious health consequences and endanger your child.
• The pathogens are only killed at a temperature above 70 degrees Celsius for at least ten minutes.

How to prepare the eggs safely

If the eggs are not raw, you can also eat them during pregnancy.

• The hard-boiled breakfast egg is allowed. But the egg yolk must also be firm. You should cook the eggs for at least seven minutes. Before eating, always check whether the egg yolk is cooked.
• This also applies to fried eggs. These must be fried on both sides for at least three minutes. Otherwise the egg yolk remains raw.
• And raw eggs should be avoided especially during pregnancy so as not to endanger your health and that of your baby.
• To be on the safe side, always ask if raw eggs have been processed in a meal and avoid them if they do.
• In contrast, pasteurized eggs in finished products are harmless.
• In addition, you should also be careful when in contact with egg shells because of the bacterial load and the risk of infection with Salmonella.
• If necessary, work with gloves or wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap after preparing the eggs.
• Remember to also clean the gloves afterwards and only use or dispose of them for processing eggs.
• Also, clean your work surfaces and kitchen appliances thoroughly with hot water and detergent if you have come into contact with raw egg or the eggshell.
• Never wash eggs after you have bought them and before storing them in the refrigerator, otherwise the natural protective layer that slows down the permeability to the inside will be removed.
• Store the eggs in the refrigerator and process them as freshly as possible. You should not consume heavily soiled or damaged eggs to reduce the risk of salmonella.