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Do you have a craving for deer jerky but you doubt if pregnant women can eat it<\/a>? We all know how pregnancy messes with a woman’s hormones, from regular bathroom visits to excessive sweating to brain fog and discomfort. Pregnant women have to deal with constant cravings<\/a> and this most times is very challenging. The cravings could be very strong and quite weird sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’d love to assure you that your cravings are valid<\/a> and it is all thanks to your hormones. But then, not all foods or snacks yearned for by pregnant women are odd, the urge might be as simple as deer jerky. But is it even safe for a pregnant woman and her baby?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deer jerky might have been cool to eat before pregnancy but it’s best to stay away from it while you are pregnant<\/a>. As a pregnant woman deer jerky can be harmful to you, as it is not cooked or heat-treated completely and there’s a possibility of bacterial contamination in them.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With pregnancy, there’s a high chance you might wish for deer jerky especially if you have been eating it before you got pregnant but it is certainly not a good idea. We’ll be taking a closer look at this topic and highlighting the reasons why deer jerky is bad for pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Safe For Pregnant Women Eat Deer Jerky?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deer jerky is a delicious, irresistible snack, it is high in protein and a go-to for those in need of a quick snack. But can you believe it’s bad for pregnant women? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deer jerky is a huge no-no for expecting mothers, as it is not fully cooked or was barely left in the heat for a long time. For this reason, there’s no guarantee that bacteria has been fully eliminated from the snack as proper heat is one of the efficient ways to kill bacteria. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deer jerky is usually smoked or dried up which is not enough to take out any bacterial infestation. We can’t say we don’t know how disappointing it is to be advised not to eat your favorite snack throughout your pregnancy but it is worth the sacrifice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some similar snacks pregnant women should avoid;<\/p>\n\n\n\n