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.
- Cheese55 foods
- Fish & seafood99 foods
- Meat & charcuterie125 foods
- Drinks98 foods
- Desserts65 foods
- Fruits & vegetables96 foods
- Other foods216 foods
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- 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
- LabnehCheck first
- RacletteCheck first
- PecorinoSafe
- Monterey JackSafe
- HavartiCheck first
- Cheese curdsCheck first
- MuensterCheck first
- ComtéSafe
- AkkawiCheck first
- FontinaCheck first
- AsiagoCheck first
- ÉpoissesNot advised
- Baked BrieCheck first
- Baked CamembertCheck first
- SaganakiCheck first
- Unpasteurized goat cheeseNot advised
- Unpasteurized fetaNot advised
- Fried camembertCheck first
- Munster cheeseCheck first
- Unpasteurized mozzarellaNot advised
- Unpasteurized cheddarCheck first
- Mexican cremaCheck first
- Unpasteurized brieNot advised
- KashkavalSafe
- Nabulsi cheeseCheck first
- QuarkCheck first
- EdamSafe
- Fromage blancCheck first
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
- BouillabaisseCheck first
- Fish and ChipsSafe
- Clam ChowderSafe
- SashimiNot advised
- Uni (sea urchin)Not advised
- Ikura (salmon roe)Not advised
- MentaikoCheck first
- TaramasalataCheck first
- AguachileNot advised
- TilefishNot advised
- GravlaxNot advised
- Salt codCheck first
- MarlinNot advised
- MonkfishIn moderation
- HamachiCheck first
- WalleyeIn moderation
- CarpIn moderation
- TiraditoNot advised
- ChirashiNot advised
- SturgeonCheck first
- ConchCheck first
- AbaloneCheck first
- FuguNot advised
- EscolarIn moderation
- King MackerelNot advised
- California RollCheck first
- Bacalao (salt cod)Check first
- RockfishIn moderation
- Seared tunaNot advised
- RollmopsNot advised
- SurströmmingNot advised
- Ganjang GejangNot advised
- Smoked troutCheck first
- Smoked mackerelCheck first
- Smoked whitefishCheck first
- KippersCheck first
- CrudoNot advised
- Raw ShrimpNot advised
- Raw ClamsNot advised
- Raw ScallopsNot advised
- Canned salmonSafe
- Smoked oystersCheck first
- Dried shrimpSafe
- Raw crabNot advised
- Raw octopusNot advised
- KinilawNot advised
- LutefiskSafe
- Gefilte fishSafe
- Leftover fishCheck first
- Drunken shrimpNot advised
- SannakjiNot advised
- Lomi lomi salmonNot advised
- Raw salmonNot advised
- Chilean sea bassIn moderation
- BonitoIn moderation
- BottargaCheck first
- SablefishIn moderation
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
- VealCheck first
- BisonCheck first
- BirriaCheck first
- Al pastorCheck first
- ChicharrónCheck first
- KatsuCheck first
- SatayCheck first
- KibbehCheck first
- Tandoori chickenCheck first
- Corn dogCheck first
- Sloppy joeCheck first
- SlidersCheck first
- Reuben SandwichCheck first
- Chicken Fried SteakSafe
- Beef WellingtonCheck first
- Shepherd's PieCheck first
- Black puddingCheck first
- HaggisNot advised
- BarbacoaCheck first
- SouvlakiCheck first
- BulgogiCheck first
- MettNot advised
- KitfoNot advised
- BresaolaCheck first
- MortadellaCheck first
- Jerk chickenCheck first
- Char siuCheck first
- Foie grasNot advised
- Carne asadaCheck first
- OxtailSafe
- MenudoSafe
- LarbCheck first
- SuyaCheck first
- LiverwurstNot advised
- CapicolaCheck first
- SujukCheck first
- KoftaCheck first
- Cochinita pibilSafe
- Lap cheongCheck first
- BasturmaCheck first
- RillettesNot advised
- FeijoadaCheck first
- NdujaCheck first
- BoudinCheck first
- Andouille sausageCheck first
- KielbasaCheck first
- MerguezCheck first
- SpeckCheck first
- SoppressataCheck first
- Jamón ibéricoCheck first
- Head cheeseCheck first
- YakitoriCheck first
- Doro watSafe
- CoppaCheck first
- AndouilletteCheck first
- Rare roast beefNot advised
- Medium rare lambNot advised
- Rare duck breastNot advised
- Medium rare porkNot advised
- Undercooked chickenNot advised
- Undercooked sausageNot advised
- Yukhoe (Korean raw beef)Not advised
- Smoked turkeyCheck first
- Leftover chickenCheck first
- Basashi (raw horse meat)Not advised
- Serrano hamCheck first
- Smoked brisketCheck first
- Sous vide steakCheck first
- Smoked duckCheck first
- Undercooked porkNot advised
- Summer sausageCheck first
- Medium rare duckNot advised
- Undercooked baconNot advised
- Reheated chickenCheck first
- Homemade jerkyNot advised
- Shabu shabuCheck first
- Rare porkNot advised
- Jamón serranoCheck first
- ChitterlingsCheck first
- Rare venisonNot advised
- Wild boarCheck first
- SucukCheck first
- DinuguanCheck first
- PancettaCheck first
- Saucisson secCheck first
- PastirmaCheck first
- GuancialeCheck 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
- Root beerSafe
- Grape juiceCheck first
- Thai iced teaIn moderation
- AyranCheck first
- LassiCheck first
- SakeNot advised
- SojuNot advised
- SangriaNot advised
- MimosaNot advised
- Pisco SourNot advised
- MicheladaNot advised
- ChampurradoSafe
- Yerba MateIn moderation
- Turkish coffeeIn moderation
- Cold brew coffeeIn moderation
- ChampagneNot advised
- Rooibos teaIn moderation
- Nettle teaNot advised
- Oat milkSafe
- Soy milkSafe
- Sugarcane juiceCheck first
- AtoleCheck first
- Hard ciderNot advised
- Oolong teaIn moderation
- Mulled wineNot advised
- EspressoIn moderation
- GuaranaNot advised
- Vietnamese iced coffeeIn moderation
- Dandelion teaIn moderation
- MakgeolliNot advised
- AmazakeCheck first
- SahlabCheck first
- Teh TarikIn moderation
- Chicha MoradaCheck first
- ThandaiCheck first
- Palm wineNot advised
- Non-alcoholic wineCheck first
- Cold-pressed juiceCheck first
- Cooking wineNot advised
- Unpasteurized apple ciderNot advised
- Homemade kombuchaNot advised
- Homemade ginger beerNot advised
- Instant coffeeIn moderation
- Dealcoholized wineCheck first
- LatteIn moderation
- HojichaIn moderation
- ButtermilkCheck first
- Goat MilkCheck first
- Camel MilkCheck first
- SalepCheck first
- Sage teaIn moderation
- Vietnamese coffeeIn moderation
- Earl Grey teaIn moderation
- Jasmine teaIn moderation
- Barley teaSafe
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
- EclairsCheck first
- Apple PieSafe
- Banana puddingCheck first
- Tres leches cakeCheck first
- ConchasSafe
- MochiSafe
- BaklavaSafe
- Gulab jamunIn moderation
- CannoliCheck first
- Panna CottaSafe
- ProfiterolesCheck first
- KulfiCheck first
- JalebiIn moderation
- KunafaCheck first
- Rum CakeNot advised
- ZabaglioneNot advised
- KnafehCheck first
- Rice puddingSafe
- Pastel de nataSafe
- SemifreddoCheck first
- TrifleCheck first
- BeignetsSafe
- MangonadaCheck first
- AlfajoresCheck first
- RasmalaiCheck first
- Dulce de lecheSafe
- KanafehCheck first
- BingsuCheck first
- CendolCheck first
- Liqueur chocolatesNot advised
- Homemade ice creamCheck first
- Brandy butterNot advised
- Rum ballsNot advised
- Christmas puddingCheck first
- Royal icingCheck first
- Raw cake batterNot advised
- MarzipanCheck first
- BrigadeiroSafe
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
- RatatouilleSafe
- DurianSafe
- JackfruitSafe
- LycheeSafe
- Dragon fruitSafe
- Passion fruitSafe
- GuavaSafe
- StarfruitSafe
- SoursopCheck first
- TamarindSafe
- RhubarbSafe
- FennelSafe
- NopalesSafe
- PersimmonSafe
- MolokhiaSafe
- Bitter melonSafe
- Raw mushroomsCheck first
- Home-canned vegetablesCheck first
- Green papayaCheck first
- Pre-cut melonCheck first
- Raw bamboo shootsCheck first
- Raw ackeeNot advised
- Raw elderberriesCheck first
- Homemade picklesCheck first
- Home canned green beansCheck first
- Raw rhubarbSafe
- Wild mushroomsCheck first
- MoringaCheck first
- Unripe papayaSafe
- MorelsCheck first
- Raw taroNot advised
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
- Tom Yum SoupCheck first
- Cobb saladCheck first
- EloteCheck first
- PozoleCheck first
- ChilaquilesCheck first
- TostadasCheck first
- SopesCheck first
- MoleCheck first
- ArepasCheck first
- EmpanadasCheck first
- PupusasCheck first
- LaksaCheck first
- Bánh xèoCheck first
- Rice paper rollsCheck first
- TteokbokkiSafe
- JapchaeCheck first
- OkonomiyakiCheck first
- DonburiCheck first
- UdonSafe
- SobaSafe
- Dim sumCheck first
- Baba ganoushSafe
- DolmaCheck first
- TabboulehCheck first
- Za'atarSafe
- HarissaSafe
- FattoushCheck first
- ManakishCheck first
- SamosaCheck first
- NaanSafe
- ChutneyCheck first
- DosaSafe
- IdliSafe
- Vada pavCheck first
- MisoIn moderation
- Tartar sauceCheck first
- Worcestershire sauceSafe
- ChimichurriCheck first
- RemouladeCheck first
- Béarnaise sauceCheck first
- GritsSafe
- Biscuits and gravySafe
- Po' boyCheck first
- Croque monsieurCheck first
- Quiche lorraineSafe
- Scotch EggCheck first
- GazpachoCheck first
- Tortilla españolaCheck first
- Patatas bravasCheck first
- CroquetasCheck first
- NattoSafe
- ShakshukaCheck first
- Century eggCheck first
- Jollof riceSafe
- MoussakaCheck first
- SpanakopitaCheck first
- BorschtSafe
- MuhammaraSafe
- Som TamCheck first
- Khao SoiSafe
- Bone brothSafe
- GheeCheck first
- FenugreekCheck first
- TagineCheck first
- OnigiriCheck first
- PoutineCheck first
- SchnitzelCheck first
- Alfredo sauceSafe
- Pani puriCheck first
- Huevos rancherosCheck first
- Quail EggsCheck first
- Vodka SauceCheck first
- Bun bo hueCheck first
- InjeraSafe
- Crème fraîcheCheck first
- Vanilla extractSafe
- KimbapCheck first
- Hot potCheck first
- FufuSafe
- TartifletteCheck first
- Leche de TigreNot advised
- BorekCheck first
- MirinCheck first
- ChawanmushiCheck first
- Clotted creamCheck first
- ToumCheck first
- Poppy seedsSafe
- Leftover riceCheck first
- Salted duck eggCheck first
- GimbapCheck first
- BrikCheck first
- Raw flourNot advised
- Raw quail eggsNot advised
- Buffet foodCheck first
- Homemade mayonnaiseCheck first
- Overnight oatsCheck first
- Packaged sandwichesCheck first
- Unpasteurized butterNot advised
- Raw honeySafe
- Reheated pastaCheck first
- Homemade yogurtCheck first
- Reheated spinachCheck first
- Pickled eggsCheck first
- Leftover pastaCheck first
- Leftover pizzaCheck first
- Tamago kake gohanNot advised
- SukiyakiCheck first
- Fermented shrimp pasteCheck first
- SkyrSafe
- Sour creamCheck first
- Condensed milkIn moderation
- Crema mexicanaCheck first
- KashkCheck first
- Folic acidSafe
- Vitamin B6In moderation
- Brazil nutsSafe
- Kombu (kelp)In moderation
- NoriSafe
- Nori (iodine content)In moderation
- Miso soup (sodium content)In moderation
- Instant noodles (sodium content)In moderation
- Evaporated milkSafe
- AspartameIn moderation
- Brown riceSafe
- Fish oil with vitamin A (cod liver oil)Not advised
- Sodium in soy sauceIn moderation
- Sodium in picklesIn moderation
- Sodium in kimchiIn moderation
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