ℹ️Myth BustedCurated
Subway Sandwich
Subway sandwiches are safe while breastfeeding! The deli meat concern from pregnancy — about listeria risk to the fetus — does not apply once you're nursing.
Myth: The pregnancy guideline to heat deli meats was about protecting the fetus from listeria. Listeria does not pass through breast milk, so cold deli meat sandwiches are safe while breastfeeding.
During pregnancy, cold deli meats at Subway and similar restaurants were flagged for listeria risk. During breastfeeding, listeria doesn't transfer through breast milk, so the restriction doesn't apply. Subway can actually be a fairly nutritious choice depending on what you order — load up on vegetables and choose a lean protein.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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