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Feeling guilty about processed meat consumption

srbd1127srbd1127 member
in July 2023 Moms
I’ve had more hotdogs/bologna in the 10 weeks I’ve been pregnant than the past year. I grill any deli meat I consume but I know it’s not healthy, I just can’t stand to think about cooking raw meat. I’m relying on eggs and cheese mostly but when I want meat deli options feel way more bearable.
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Re: Feeling guilty about processed meat consumption

  • slynnmsslynnms member
    All I want is a ham sandwich from subway and my doctor said no deli meat at all... this has bothered me so much that I had a complete meltdown today. I want one sooooo bad!!!! 😭😭😭
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  • mommypaigebmommypaigeb member
    My OB with my first 2 kids said deli meats fine just heat it for 10-15 sec in the microwave. My OB now said I don’t even have to heat it. He said research says I can go to jimmy John’s lol
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  • mamamo18mamamo18 member
    Last pregnancy I wouldn’t unheated deli meat or anything with mayo. I am definitely not following that strictly this time. Mayo and sandwiches are life. 
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  • slynnmsslynnms member
    It's so weird how every doctor is different... it's my first pregnancy and my OB said no deli meat at all the entire pregnancy. Not sure if it's because I'm high risk or what?!
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  • hlhansen221hlhansen221 member
    Listen to those cravings and compromise! 
    The reason behind the no deli meat is because of the higher probability of listeria bacteria- so the solution would be to reduce that risk to indulge safely. You could make the whole sandwich at home (safest) or you could request that your whole sandwich be heated thoroughly. (A good compromise) 
    but be aware that listeria isn’t just for deli meats, and that it could be found on a variety of produce too- especially those that sit out for long periods of time. 
    See if making it at home gives your craving what it needs- and go all out with all the toppings! If that doesn’t make the mark, move forward with the hot subway and enjoy 🫶
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  • beadoriebeadorie member
    I Def had subway for dinner just got it toasted 😅 my Dr actually didn't say anything at all about deli meats though
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  • knottieed25fab0a249f3dcknottieed25fab0a249f3dc member
    I was so strict with this in my first pregnancy but now in my second pregnancy I’m not following any of those rules. Not gonna lie, I’ve had multiple ham and Turkey clubs.. 🙄😅
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  • knottie5a50feafb69a43b4knottie5a50feafb69a43b4 member
    I ate subway yesterday and I had been strictly following that rule. I said a little prayer and ate the footlong 😂
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