Accidentally had Raw Milk!

[LASandOtto]

My DH made a smoothie this morning and accidentally used raw milk.

I didn't realise until I had had my glass of it and then of course freaked out completely!

It's been a long journey and I'm 13 weeks pregnant now.

In my panic I tried to make myself sick but doubt it all came out. Called 111 who asked about symptoms but told to keep an eye and go to GP tomorrow and ask for a blood test.

I've been checking my temperature but know symptoms mightn't appear or may only appear quite late on (reading this up online).

Very worried, has anyone ever experienced this? How long do blood test results take for this sort of listeria test?

Thanks all!

As in I wouldn't worry (autocorrect)!!

I grew up drinking raw milk so wouldn't think about it. Most days until I was 24 actually. I hope you stop worrying soon.

Thanks all for your feedback and comments. Appreciated very much.

It means you have an increased risk of listeria, but to be honest the risk is still pretty low. Also it’s that the vomiting can cause dehydration which can lead to miscarriage. In the unlikely event you start vomiting, straight to hospital and they’ll have you on a drip to prevent dehydration.

My grandmother had 18 children - all still alive and the eldest is almost 80.
Unpasteurised milk was all she drank as a farmer’s wife in rural Ireland.
I stop and think about her when I find myself worrying (a lot lately!)

*alive, and well

Don't make yourself vomit. It won't help and it does harm.