How long should I ideally breastfeed?
Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal nutrition for babies in the first few months of life.
When a baby is 6 months old, the mother must add complementary foods, as breast milk alone is no longer sufficient. It is good to continue breastfeeding while introducing complementary foods. You should breastfeed your baby for as long as you wish. This can be up to the age of two and beyond.
Do I still have to avoid raw sausage and raw/half-raw meat, even if I am toxoplasmosis positive?
Yes, you should definitely take the same precautions regarding high-risk foods, even if you are toxoplasmosis positive. These foods can harm the child because they can transmit pathogens such as listeria, salmonella and others. Toxoplasma is an example of this. It is important to heat food sufficiently and to pay attention to careful kitchen hygiene in order to kill pathogens.
On our homepage you will find an overview of foods that you should avoid during pregnancy. There are also hygiene tips. You can find the overview under the menu item ‘Risk foods & taboos during pregnancy’. You can also find important hygiene tips on our homepage.
