Is deli meat less risky in the 3rd trimester?

babyrav · February 2011

I am dying for a Mr. Goodcents Penny Club. I don't like it heated up in the microwave, its just not the same.

Is it less risky to have sandwich meat in the 3 trimester???

lilbabykt235 · February 2011

I have been eating deli meat my whole pregnancy, my baby so far has turned out healthy... I truthfully think ONE deli meat sandwich wont kill you... or your baby

cranberry27 · February 2011

It is absolutely no less risky. You can still get food poisoning and it can still do very bad things to your baby. But the level of risk is yours to judge - many other people go ahead and eat it and I do too occasionally if it's from a place I trust and I am really craving.

MrsCarroll.6-10-07 · February 2011

I've been eating deli meat this pregnancy and the last one and everything is fine here. I think in moderation and from a reputable deli you are at a much lower risk of getting any bacteria. I would DO IT and enjoy your sandwich.

drpayne · February 2011

Oh, dear God...

KaraBear1982 · February 2011

kdodge423:
.0008% of the population is what comes down with listeria each year- and even a smaller portion of that die from it.
Eat the damn sandwich.

This.

kabarbanel · February 2011

kdodge423:

.0008% of the population is what comes down with listeria each year- and even a smaller portion of that die from it.

Eat the damn sandwich.

Seriously!

Mrs.Saxy · February 2011

I ate deli meat and hotdogs with DS and I have eaten them with this pregnancy. Sometimes that's all I wanted.

EJChapman123 · February 2011

If you are scared of deli meat, you really should avoid driving or being a passenger in a car. Talk about a risk to the baby! What if you get in an accident!

All snark aside, eat your sandwich

heylee · February 2011

Do what you feel comfortable doing. I don't care what anyone else says, I won't eat deli meat cold. People say eat it in moderation but that one time can have it and you never know so I personally don't trust it. To each's own I say.

bella85 · February 2011

My Dr laughed when I asked at my very first appointment if I really couldn't eat deli meat and hot dogs. He said there was no risk to LO at all. They say pregnant women shouldn't eat them b/c it could make them sick and who really wants to throw up more than just from m/s. I had a hot day for lunch on Saturday and it was fantastic.

heylee · February 2011

kdodge423:
heylee:
Do what you feel comfortable doing. I don't care what anyone else says, I won't eat deli meat cold. People say eat it in moderation but that one time can have it and you never know so I personally don't trust it. To each's own I say.

I hope you don't ride in a car at all while pregnant. Far, far riskier and can very easily be avoided.

If you eliminate all possible sources of food contamination, you aren't going to be eating anything. The sad fact is you are less likely to get sick at a restaurant as they have cleanliness standards they have to maintain in order to serve food. Your kitchen? Not so much. FYI- veggies are a more likely source of listeria than lunch meats and are a common culprit of cross contamination for other bacteria as well. People take huge precautions with meats, but often slack in that area.

Like I said, to each's own. I follow what my doctor first told me and she said no to unheated lunch meats. Why should I risk what I don't feel comfortable doing? I know someone who got listeria and had their baby die from it. Very rare chance but why should I do something I feel can harm my unborn? It's my own preference and my own choice to make.

EJChapman123 · February 2011

kdodge423:

heylee:
Do what you feel comfortable doing. I don't care what anyone else says, I won't eat deli meat cold. People say eat it in moderation but that one time can have it and you never know so I personally don't trust it. To each's own I say.

I hope you don't ride in a car at all while pregnant. Far, far riskier and can very easily be avoided.

If you eliminate all possible sources of food contamination, you aren't going to be eating anything. The sad fact is you are less likely to get sick at a restaurant as they have cleanliness standards they have to maintain in order to serve food. Your kitchen? Not so much. FYI- veggies are a more likely source of listeria than lunch meats and are a common culprit of cross contamination for other bacteria as well. People take huge precautions with meats, but often slack in that area.

This is actually absolutely true. In France pregnant women are advised not to eat raw vegetables due to Listeria poisioning.

Thats why I like my turkey sandwich with a side of sushi and a latte. Just sayin.

citychicks · February 2011

kdodge423:

.0008% of the population is what comes down with listeria each year- and even a smaller portion of that die from it.

Eat the damn sandwich.

This. It's not less risky in the third trimester, but it's not that risky either.

skio · February 2011

No, it's not any less risky. It has nothing to do with moderation or whatever. You can eat a ham sandwich once and get listeria. Which would make you the unluckiest person EVER.

I've eaten deli meat when I've felt like it. I've also eaten raw veggies like a madwoman because it's all I'm craving. I'm with the majority here - go have a sandwich and enjoy it.

jackiemk83 · February 2011

kdodge423:

.0008% of the population is what comes down with listeria each year- and even a smaller portion of that die from it.

Eat the damn sandwich.

Um, yeah, where was this information the last two trimesters?!

mrs.monica · February 2011

IT'S ALWAYS FINE! IMHO. I at a turkey sandwich cold (gasp) everyday when pregnant with DS and he was and is fine. I eat them all the time now...even have sushi and (gasp) coffee too. Everything in moderation is fine, with the exception of the obvious drugs and alcohol of course.

StellarStina26 · February 2011

Now that you mention it... I think that is what I am going to have as a snack. Summer Sausage sandwich sounds amazing right now.

Oh, and don't forget Subway is having Any Sub is a 5 dollar footlong all February! Wouldn't want to miss that.

SunDrop11 · February 2011

EJChapman123:
This is actually absolutely true. In France pregnant women are advised not to eat raw vegetables due to Listeria poisioning.

Thats why I like my turkey sandwich with a side of sushi and a latte. Just sayin.

Now we're talkin'!

akklotz0810 · February 2011

i have not eatten deli meat so far in my whole pregnancy but i cant see how one sandwich is going to kill you. so enjoy (:

katlizabeth · February 2011

katiebuug:
I have been eating deli meat my whole pregnancy, my baby so far has turned out healthy... I truthfully think ONE deli meat sandwich wont kill you... or your baby

Not to beat a dead horse, and I DO eat deli meat, however, it's that one particular sandwich that is contaminated that probably won't kill you, but it has a much greater risk of killing your baby. It's not quantity, it's the one sandwich that has the bacteria in it.

GingerSun · February 2011

Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought a lot of the risk was of miscarriage, no so much the food poisoning of listeria? So wouldn't it be less risky in 3rd tri? That said, I eat sandwiches.

tigerlily6200 · March 2011

I actually hate deli meat so it's not an issue for me. However in regards to whether it's more or less risky in the 3rd - they actually say it's more risky because your immune system is weakened. My OB said to stay away from turkey in the 3rd trimester for that reason.

Most of my friends have eaten deli meat their entire pregnancies. I think you have to go with your comfort level.

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