Deli meat pose a risk of listeria which can lead to miscarriage, still birth and preterm birth. But you probably know that. How much you care is up to you. Personally, even if something is very unlikely to happen, if there is still a non-zero chance that it will happen and the consequences are catastrophic, I usually go with just avoiding the risk. Particularly when avoiding it involves something simple like just not having a ham sandwich.
This. You aren’t supposed to eat it because of the risk of listeria....but my sister craved Italian subs when she was pregnant so she gave in and ate them all the time. You just need to figure out your risk tolerance level.
@Anonymous OMG. Must women always have to worry about their weight, even when pregnant? I mean, don't go crazy, but being overly concerned with your weight during this time seems unhealthy.
Yes this is what I'd do. It's really hard to find real turkey breast and I love club sandwiches...if have them microwave the sliced turkey or throw it in the grill for a
my doctor never gave me a list of “no” foods. he said no alcohol. I stayed away from raw sushi but occasionally ate deli meat. I did get sick off of a hot dog while pregnant.
Deli meat pose a risk of listeria which can lead to miscarriage, still birth and preterm birth. But you probably know that. How much you care is up to you. Personally, even if something is very unlikely to happen, if there is still a non-zero chance that it will happen and the consequences are catastrophic, I usually go with just avoiding the risk. Particularly when avoiding it involves something simple like just not having a ham sandwich.
I mean, listeria happens, though it’s rare.
Deli meat is high in salt ==> retain a ton of water ==> gain weight.
You can nuke it for 45 seconds to kill any bacteria
my doctor never gave me a list of “no” foods. he said no alcohol. I stayed away from raw sushi but occasionally ate deli meat. I did get sick off of a hot dog while pregnant.