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Is it safe to eat honey while I’m pregnant?
You’re probably paranoid about honey because you know that the sweet, sticky stuff is a no-no for babies until after their first birthday. That’s because honey can contain bacterial spores, which can be toxic to a baby’s tiny, underdeveloped digestive system. Contamination is rare, but it happens.
Thankfully, it turns out that if you’re pregnant and honey is your cup of tea (or a necessary part of it), it’s perfectly safe to indulge, as long as the honey is pasteurized. Pasteurization is your pregnancy best friend -- the process kills disease-causing bacteria that can be dangerous to you and even more so to your unborn baby. (You should also avoid unpasteurized milk, cheese and juices.) Most commercially available honeys have gone through this process, but avoid raw honey, and triple-check labels when you’re shopping at a farmers market or farm stand. If there’s any question as to how the honey was processed, go ahead and pass.
Plus, more from The Bump:
Are soft cheeses safe during pregnancy?
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
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Jenna McCarthy