Quick Answer. Yes, you can eat at Subway during pregnancy—but how you order matters significantly. The main concern with Subway and similar sandwich chains is deli meat, which can harbour Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria particularly dangerous during pregnancy.
You're totally fine. I've been eating sandwiches my whole pregnancy. If you want the peace of mind just heat up the meat for 30 seconds.
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Yes, buprenorphine/naloxone combinations (e.g., Suboxone)—a common MOUD used to minimize opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings—can be used safely and effectively during pregnancy when prescribed and monitored by a physician as part of OUD treatment.
The safest course of action to protect your baby is to avoid deli meats until after pregnancy. If you plan to eat deli meats anyway, we highly suggest cooking them until they are steaming. If the meat is heated to steaming, any present Listeria bacteria should no longer be alive.
Sounds from outside the body are lower inside the womb, but not completely silenced. Avoid areas that are louder than 115 dBA during pregnancy, even if you are wearing hearing protection. Avoid low frequency sounds (noises you feel as a rumble or vibration).
Category C: Risk cannot be ruled out. There are no satisfactory studies in pregnant women, but animal studies demonstrated a risk to the fetus; potential benefits of the drug may outweigh the risks.
What sandwich fillers can I have during pregnancy?
The healthiest bread option, though – and the lowest in calories – is a whole grain bread like their Hearty Multigrain Bread which contains high levels of fibre, vitamins and minerals to support your digestive system [1].
Meat: Deli meats tend to be higher in sodium and fat. The turkey, rotisserie chicken, Black Forest ham, grilled chicken and roast beef are the healthiest picks. Cheese: Score some extra protein by ordering your sandwich with extra cheese. Just beware that some cheeses (like American) are higher in sodium.
The safest course of action to protect your baby is to avoid deli meats until after pregnancy. If you plan to eat deli meats anyway, we highly suggest cooking them until they are steaming. If the meat is heated to steaming, any present Listeria bacteria should no longer be alive.
Subway can absolutely be part of your pregnancy diet when you follow one simple rule: toast any deli meat until it's steaming hot. Alternatively, choose naturally safe options like Meatball Marinara, Chicken Teriyaki, or veggie options that require no special preparation. The key is being confident in your order.
Tips for Making Healthier Fast Food Choices
Here's how to make better choices: Choose grilled over fried. Grilled chicken or fish sandwiches and wraps tend to have less saturated fat than fried options. Say no to “extra.” Skip the extra cheese, mayo, or creamy sauces to avoid unnecessary calories and fat.
Having takeaways as part of a balanced diet
As long as you are careful to avoid any food that you shouldn't have during pregnancy you can order whatever you fancy and still focus the rest of your time on eating a balanced diet.
What sandwich fillers can I have during pregnancy?
During the first trimester, the fetus is most susceptible to damage from substances, like alcohol, drugs and certain medicines, and illnesses, like rubella (German measles).
The secret behind Subway's heated subs is its high-speed commercial ovens, specifically the TurboChef Bullet and the Merrychef CONNEX16. Built for high-volume operations, these ovens feature sophisticated heating technology involving three heat sources.
To help prevent listeriosis, avoid eating the following foods while you are pregnant: Raw (unpasteurized) milk and foods made with raw milk, including soft cheeses like feta, brie, or queso blanco. Soft cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
Cold, ready‑to‑eat pepperoni (sliced sticks, deli‑counter slices, charcuterie boards) should be avoided or reheated to 165°F (74°C) (aka “steaming hot”) right before eating. That's because deli meats (including fermented/dry sausages) can carry Listeria, which causes severe food poisoning in pregnancy.
The cautious answer is that it's likely best to opt out of Subway while you're pregnant. The main reason boils down to deli meat. Unfortunately, this easy protein isn't deemed safe for consumption during pregnancy unless it's heated until it's steaming, which kills off any harmful bacteria.
Pizzas are safe to eat in pregnancy, as long they're cooked thoroughly and piping hot. Mozzarella is perfectly safe, but be cautious about pizzas topped with soft, mould-ripened cheeses, such as brie and camembert, and blue-veined cheeses, such as Danish blue.
While a pregnant woman may have only a mild, flu-like illness, or may not feel sick at all, listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, death of the unborn baby, a low-birth-weight infant, health problems for the newborn, or even infant death.
Also on the list of foods to avoid during pregnancy? Unwashed vegetables, such as lettuce, salads and raw sprouts. According to the FDA, these pose a higher risk of food illness for pregnant people, as they can harbor bacteria such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli.
In most people, listeriosis has no symptoms or only causes mild symptoms for a few days, such as: