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Honey — pregnancy
Honey and pregnancy: Safe. Fine for the mother — the infant botulism risk applies only to babies.
Guideline answers for a general audience, not personal medical advice. Pregnancy, diabetes, gout and IBS are managed by clinicians — this page repeats what the public guidelines say, nothing more.
The answer
Safe. Fine for the mother — the infant botulism risk applies only to babies.
Source: NHS (UK) · checked 2026-09-03
Other answers for this food
| Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Babies (weaning age) | Avoid |
| Diabetes | Caution |
| IBS / low FODMAP | Avoid |
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat honey?
Safe. Fine for the mother — the infant botulism risk applies only to babies.
Where does this answer come from?
The NHS (UK) guidance — linked in the source line below.
Does this replace my clinician's advice?
No. Guidelines are written for populations; your clinician's advice is written for you. If the two disagree, theirs wins.
Hard cheese (cheddar, gouda, parmesan)
Hard cheeses are fine, pasteurised or not.
Milk (cow's)
Pasteurised milk is fine and recommended for calcium.
Yogurt (plain)
Pasteurised yogurt is fine.
Salmon and other oily fish
Recommended — up to 2 portions a week for omega-3.
Broccoli
Fine; folate and fibre.
Spinach
Rich in folate; wash well.
Answers in, meals out
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