Is it safe to take honey during pregnancy?

Question

I love adding honey to my tea and sometimes for a sore throat. I just got pregnant, and I'm wondering if it's still safe to consume honey during this time.

Chintamani Pandey · Answer

Honey is safe but please be very careful if you have high blood sugar or gestational diabetes. It is still sugar, so it can spike your levels. Always check with your doctor first.

Shikha Mahajan · Answer

I had so many doubts about every little food item when I was pregnant, so I get your worry. Honey is totally safe, so please don't stress and enjoy your meals.

Sunita Pillai · Answer

Beta, honey with ginger juice is excellent for mild cough and cold during these months. Just take a spoonful, it is natural and safe for you.

Manorama Mahajan · Answer

Yes, honey is perfectly safe to consume during pregnancy.

Sandhya Narang · Answer

I was reading about this too, and yes, it seems safe. I'm trying to replace regular sugar with honey nowadays to eat healthier.

Dakshina Bhati · Answer

Dekho, honey is totally safe for you, just don't give it to babies under one year. For yourself, you can easily use it as a natural sweetener in limit.

Namrata Bundela · Answer

Haha yes, unless you're planning to eat a whole jar in one sitting like Winnie the Pooh, it is totally safe! Go ahead and enjoy your honey-lemon tea.

Bhagyalakshmi Kadam · Answer

Yes, pregnancy doesn't restrict honey because your adult digestive system can easily handle any spores. Just stick to pasteurized ones to be safe.

Bhagyalakshmi Patel · Answer

It is completely safe, dear. Just make sure you buy pasteurized honey from a good brand, rather than raw local honey to avoid any bacterial infection.

Chitralekha Chadha · Answer

Yes, honey is safe during pregnancy. You can have it in moderation.

Malathi Rao · Answer

Humare yahan to pregnancy me dhoodh me shahad daal kar dete hain. Yeh bilkul safe hai aur sharir ko takat deta hai.

Alka Thakur · Answer

Yes, honey is absolutely safe to have during pregnancy! I used to have it with warm water and lemon every morning, and it really helped keep my digestion good.