Can I eat this while pregnant?
Straight answers on the foods pregnant women google the most. Every verdict is checked against published guidance from the NHS, FDA, CDC, ACOG and other health authorities, with the sources linked on every page.
- Cheese27 foods
- Fish & seafood42 foods
- Meat & charcuterie38 foods
- Drinks43 foods
- Desserts27 foods
- Fruits & vegetables65 foods
- Other foods88 foods
Start with the in-depth guides
- Foods to avoid during pregnancy: the complete sourced listThe complete sourced list, organized by the five risks that actually drive the rules.
- The pregnancy cheese guide: what's safe, what's not, and whyPasteurization, soft vs hard styles, and a verdict table for every cheese on this site.
- Fish, mercury and pregnancy: the complete guideThe FDA mercury tiers, omega-3s, sushi rules and a verdict table for every fish on this site.
- Caffeine during pregnancy: the 200 mg limit, explainedThe 200 mg daily budget, what it buys you drink by drink, and the caffeine most people forget to count.
- Deli meat during pregnancy: the steaming hot ruleOne bacterium, one temperature, and the three meats that heat cannot rescue.
Cheese
Full cheese guide- Feta CheeseCheck first
- BrieNot advised
- MozzarellaSafe
- Cream CheeseSafe
- Goat CheeseCheck first
- Blue CheeseNot advised
- ParmesanSafe
- RicottaSafe
- BurrataSafe
- Queso FrescoNot advised
- HalloumiSafe
- GoudaSafe
- ProvoloneSafe
- Swiss CheeseSafe
- CotijaCheck first
- MascarponeSafe
- PaneerSafe
- String CheeseSafe
- Pimento CheeseSafe
- CheddarSafe
- American CheeseSafe
- ManchegoSafe
- Oaxaca CheeseCheck first
- Cheese FondueSafe
- Queso DipCheck first
- Cottage CheeseSafe
- CamembertNot advised
Fish & seafood
Full fish guide- SushiNot advised
- ShrimpSafe
- Smoked SalmonNot advised
- TunaIn moderation
- CrabSafe
- LobsterSafe
- OystersCheck first
- ScallopsSafe
- CalamariSafe
- SalmonSafe
- SardinesSafe
- CodSafe
- TilapiaSafe
- CevicheNot advised
- PokeNot advised
- ClamsSafe
- MusselsSafe
- SwordfishNot advised
- Mahi MahiIn moderation
- HalibutIn moderation
- Sea BassIn moderation
- Red SnapperIn moderation
- CatfishSafe
- TroutSafe
- HerringCheck first
- AnchoviesSafe
- CaviarCheck first
- CrawfishSafe
- OctopusSafe
- EelSafe
- Fish TacosCheck first
- Fish SticksSafe
- MackerelCheck first
- SharkNot advised
- FlounderSafe
- HaddockSafe
- GrouperIn moderation
- Eel (Unagi)In moderation
- Imitation crabSafe
- Canned tunaIn moderation
- TempuraSafe
- Lobster bisqueCheck first
Meat & charcuterie
Full meat guide- Deli MeatCheck first
- Hot DogsCheck first
- SalamiCheck first
- SteakCheck first
- BaconSafe
- HamCheck first
- ProsciuttoCheck first
- Rotisserie ChickenCheck first
- Beef JerkyNot advised
- PateNot advised
- LiverNot advised
- SausageSafe
- Pork ChopsSafe
- LambCheck first
- BurgersCheck first
- Steak TartareNot advised
- BolognaCheck first
- PastramiCheck first
- Corned BeefCheck first
- DuckCheck first
- ShawarmaCheck first
- KebabCheck first
- Philly CheesesteakSafe
- Buffalo WingsSafe
- Fried ChickenSafe
- Chicken NuggetsSafe
- ChickenSafe
- TurkeySafe
- Ground BeefCheck first
- VenisonCheck first
- BBQ RibsSafe
- SpamIn moderation
- Medium BurgerNot advised
- Beef CarpaccioNot advised
- Deli TurkeyCheck first
- ChorizoCheck first
- Medium rare steakNot advised
- PepperoniCheck first
Drinks
Full drinks guide- CoffeeIn moderation
- KombuchaNot advised
- Green TeaIn moderation
- MatchaIn moderation
- Chai TeaIn moderation
- Energy DrinksNot advised
- SodaIn moderation
- Hot ChocolateSafe
- Orange JuiceCheck first
- Apple CiderCheck first
- EggnogCheck first
- KefirSafe
- LemonadeSafe
- Sweet TeaIn moderation
- Chamomile TeaIn moderation
- Peppermint TeaIn moderation
- Ginger TeaIn moderation
- Tonic WaterCheck first
- Diet SodaIn moderation
- Boba TeaIn moderation
- SmoothiesCheck first
- Coconut WaterSafe
- Sports DrinksIn moderation
- Protein ShakesCheck first
- Non-Alcoholic BeerCheck first
- Apple Cider VinegarCheck first
- WineNot advised
- BeerNot advised
- MocktailsCheck first
- Raw MilkNot advised
- MilkSafe
- Almond MilkSafe
- Herbal TeaIn moderation
- Raspberry Leaf TeaCheck first
- Hibiscus TeaCheck first
- Sparkling WaterSafe
- Cranberry JuiceSafe
- MilkshakesSafe
- Ginger AleSafe
- HorchataCheck first
- Coconut MilkSafe
- Fresh squeezed orange juiceCheck first
- Decaf coffeeSafe
Desserts
Full desserts guide- Ice CreamSafe
- Cookie DoughNot advised
- TiramisuCheck first
- CheesecakeCheck first
- Creme BruleeSafe
- NutellaSafe
- Dark ChocolateIn moderation
- BrowniesSafe
- Whipped CreamSafe
- FlanSafe
- Frozen YogurtSafe
- MeringueCheck first
- MarshmallowsSafe
- LicoriceIn moderation
- Chocolate MousseCheck first
- Key Lime PieCheck first
- Pumpkin PieSafe
- CakeSafe
- PuddingSafe
- CandyIn moderation
- SorbetSafe
- DonutsSafe
- Funnel CakeSafe
- ChurrosSafe
- CustardCheck first
- GelatoCheck first
- Soft serve ice creamCheck first
Fruits & vegetables
Full fruits & veg guide- PineappleSafe
- SproutsNot advised
- Bagged SaladCheck first
- ColeslawCheck first
- PapayaCheck first
- MangoSafe
- GrapesSafe
- WatermelonSafe
- EggplantSafe
- MushroomsSafe
- KimchiCheck first
- SauerkrautCheck first
- PicklesSafe
- OlivesSafe
- AvocadoSafe
- DatesSafe
- GuacamoleCheck first
- StrawberriesSafe
- BlueberriesSafe
- RaspberriesSafe
- BananasSafe
- ApplesSafe
- OrangesSafe
- PeachesSafe
- CherriesSafe
- KiwiSafe
- PomegranateSafe
- FigsSafe
- PrunesSafe
- RaisinsSafe
- CantaloupeCheck first
- CoconutSafe
- PlumsSafe
- LemonsSafe
- GrapefruitSafe
- TomatoesSafe
- CarrotsSafe
- BroccoliSafe
- CauliflowerSafe
- SpinachSafe
- KaleSafe
- ArugulaSafe
- BeetsSafe
- CelerySafe
- CucumbersSafe
- Bell PeppersSafe
- JalapenosSafe
- GarlicSafe
- GingerSafe
- CornSafe
- PotatoesSafe
- Sweet PotatoesSafe
- ZucchiniSafe
- AsparagusSafe
- Green BeansSafe
- LettuceCheck first
- CabbageSafe
- EdamameSafe
- SeaweedIn moderation
- BasilSafe
- CilantroSafe
- ParsleySafe
- RosemarySafe
- TurmericSafe
- Fruit SaladCheck first
Other foods
Full other guide- HoneySafe
- EggsCheck first
- MayonnaiseSafe
- Caesar DressingCheck first
- HummusSafe
- Peanut ButterSafe
- Spicy FoodSafe
- Ranch DressingCheck first
- AioliCheck first
- Egg SaladCheck first
- Chicken SaladCheck first
- Potato SaladCheck first
- Deviled EggsCheck first
- Hollandaise SauceCheck first
- Pad ThaiCheck first
- CarbonaraCheck first
- RamenCheck first
- PhoCheck first
- PaellaSafe
- RisottoSafe
- LasagnaSafe
- Mac and CheeseSafe
- PizzaSafe
- QuesadillaSafe
- BurritoSafe
- TacosCheck first
- NachosSafe
- TamalesSafe
- Fried RiceCheck first
- Spring RollsCheck first
- DumplingsSafe
- Banh MiCheck first
- BibimbapCheck first
- CurrySafe
- Tikka MasalaSafe
- BiryaniSafe
- FalafelSafe
- HibachiSafe
- Teriyaki ChickenSafe
- Orange ChickenSafe
- Miso SoupSafe
- TofuSafe
- YogurtSafe
- SalsaCheck first
- Hot SauceSafe
- WasabiIn moderation
- KetchupSafe
- MustardSafe
- PestoSafe
- TzatzikiSafe
- TahiniCheck first
- Fish SauceSafe
- Oyster SauceSafe
- Soy SauceIn moderation
- Balsamic VinegarSafe
- GravySafe
- Maple SyrupSafe
- Peanut SauceSafe
- Caprese SaladSafe
- Greek SaladCheck first
- Acai BowlCheck first
- OatmealSafe
- CerealSafe
- BreadSafe
- PancakesSafe
- French ToastCheck first
- OmeletteSafe
- Grilled CheeseSafe
- QuinoaSafe
- LentilsSafe
- PopcornSafe
- French FriesSafe
- AlmondsSafe
- WalnutsSafe
- Trail MixSafe
- Sunflower SeedsSafe
- Chia SeedsSafe
- Flax SeedsIn moderation
- Protein BarsCheck first
- Instant NoodlesIn moderation
- ChipsIn moderation
- QuesadillasCheck first
- BurritosCheck first
- Runny eggsCheck first
- Eggs BenedictCheck first
- EscargotCheck first
- Crab rangoonSafe
- JambalayaSafe
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