Deli meat?! Hot baths?! Heating pads?!

Question

What is the deal with deli meat?? Can we have it or not? I’ve heard conflicting answers. Just curious! Also, I’m a frequent hot bath taker, is this going to affect anything? Same with heating pads for cramps?

Answer

yes you can eat deli meat. yes you can take baths as long as they don't raise your body temp like super high. if your skin turns red or your heart start racing it's too hot. heating pads are OK in small amounts. like 15 min on, 15 min off. use common sense, you'll be fine.

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Mmmk. Take a damm bath, eat the deli meat, heating pad on back is fine 15 min off/on.  talked to my OB so if Cathy has anything else to freak out over she cant lol.  took baths daily with my son hes 1 1/2 and perfect,  oh ate deli meat to and whoa it was fine, moderation is key to everything.

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okay honestly after seeing all the terrible advice you are being given please talk to your own OBGYN do not eat the deli meats do not take the hot baths do not use heating pads or hot water bottles on your abdomen until you've spoken with your OB-GYN about all of these things for your safety and for the baby safety

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Baths are fine. As long as if you aren’t sweating like you would in a hot tub, you’re fine.
Lunch meats are ok. Some say heat it up and some have eaten it cold. Some stay away completely. There’s a risk of listeria but it’s sooo slim. Just make sure to get your meats/subs from a reputable deli. I’m 18 weeks and was craving a ham and cheese a few weeks ago. I got one. Didn’t warm it up (warm lunch meat is gross to me) and baby is fine and healthy - had a dr apt since then.

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I was in a car accident at six months. My ob doctor suggested baths and a heating pad. When I was having contractions on Friday night, the nurse asked if I’d tried taking a bath, which I had, and she said good. Baths are not terrible for you. My mom is a midwife. One of the biggest concerns with baths is that you get so hot, and you risk getting dizzy and falling when you are getting out.

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you cannot eat deli meats unless they're heated to 160 degrees Fahrenheit due to the risk of listeria. You cannot take hot baths it's not safe pregnancy it affects your core temperature which can cause you to miscarry and or cause can cause defects in the baby. you cannot use heating pads on your abdomen whatsoever and if you use them anywhere else only on low.

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The issue with deli meats is that can harbor and parasites like listeria or salmonella. It’s best to avoid to be on the safe side. You can definitely take a bath just can’t be to hot as when your temperature goes up it can be dangerous for the baby.

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I also love a hot bath, I read that you just need it to be warm, not hot, when pregnant, so that you don’t increase your body temperature.

Deli meat?! Hot baths?! Heating pads?!

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