Is apple cider safe during pregnancy?

Question

I used to take apple cider vinegar with warm water in the morning before pregnancy. Now im 9 weeks and stopped it just to be safe but i kind of miss it. Anyone still taking it?

Jagruthi Chauhan · Answer

Using a little bit of pasteurized apple cider diluted in water is a great natural home remedy for heartburn. But if you have severe burning or vomiting, please don't rely on it and consult your doctor.

Zoya Maheshwari · Answer

I am currently 5 months pregnant and also craving tangy stuff like apple cider vinegar in my salads! Has anyone's doctor explicitly told them it's completely safe?

Lavina Raman · Answer

When I had horrible bloating, I felt so relieved after having a tiny bit of diluted ACV. Just make sure you buy the pasteurized version so there is no bacteria risk.

Renu Bhat · Answer

During my C-section recovery, I had terrible gas and my doctor said a very small amount of diluted pasteurized apple cider was fine. Just make sure you don't take it concentrated.

Shravani Banerjee · Answer

I've been planning my pregnancy and was wondering the same thing! Is it okay to use it for salad dressing or do we have to completely avoid it?

Jyoti Shroff · Answer

I can only share what I did—I used to take one teaspoon of pasteurized apple cider vinegar in a warm glass of water for acidity, and it really helped me. I avoided the raw, unpasteurized ones completely.