Hot dogs... yay or nay?

coolteacher79

So what's the deal with hot dogs? I didn't eat them at all during my pregnancy with Isaac. I was in a jam last night and my only option for dinner was a hot dog, so I had one. They were steaming hot, thoroughly cooked... but today of course I feel horribly guilty.

I can't remember if there's much out there on hot dogs or not... probably because I rarely eat them so never payed attention

ibis

I think they're probably fine if you just have one occasionally. They have a lot of chemicals in them and they aren't the best food even for non-pg people, but I don't think one is going to be a big deal.

I was craving hot dogs like MAD for a while in first tri... and I'm a vegetarian!! 

mbss

I think as long as they are cooked, you're fine. My sister ate them with no issues. I would have had one on a few occassions this summer but they just didn't sound good at all. Guilt be gone!

CanonMom

MMM all beef, steaming hot with relish ketchup and cheese! mmm

StephanieDeanne

My doc doesn't care as long as they're heated really well, and you don't eat 5 in one sitting.  She just said that moderation is key. I've had all of 2 during this entire pregnancy though. But now one sounds good!

carasizemore

CanonMom:

MMM all beef, steaming hot with relish ketchup and cheese! mmm

wow that sounds really good actually!!!

melisb25

I've heard as long as they're heated throughly they are fine. I found nitrate free at a local grocery store-I think Oscar Mayer makes them too so those are always an option. I was surprised at how much they tasted like regular hot dogs.

Mrs. Diss

Hot dogs were one of the only things I wanted and could keep down early on so I ate them. I just made sure they were thoroughly cooked.

vera1127

I've eaten hot dogs through my entire pregnancy. I actually ate one Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I normally don't eat them like that, but  one night was for dinner, the next day was leftovers for lunch, and Saturday I was totally not thinking!! I try not to eat them like that, but I do have one every few weeks. I have craved hot dogs since day 1!!!

jen-dale

Perfectly fine in moderation and fully cooked.

kristinem17

I've had 3 so far - one was at a ballgame and two were at a cancer fundraiser event.  My OB said it's fine to enjoy one once in a while, just to ensure they are well cooked.

AverysMomma0624

Cooked hot dogs were a YAY for me w/ DD. YUM.