Foods to Avoid When Pregnant

Hi, I'm Lucy and I've been a midwife for 9 years. Below are my guides for which foods to eat and avoid while pregnant.

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What You Can & Can't Eat When Pregnant

In the guides below, I offer midwife-led advice on what foods you can and can't consume safely during your pregnancy.

Can I Eat Alfalfa Sprouts While Pregnant?

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Can I Eat Alfalfa Sprouts While Pregnant?

Raw alfalfa (and other) sprouts have been linked to cases of E. coli, salmonella and listeria

November 7, 2024

Can You Eat Arugula While pregnant?

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Can You Eat Arugula While pregnant?

I've got good news for you: YES, you can eat rocket while pregnant, but...

November 3, 2024

Can You Eat Scallops While Pregnant?

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Can You Eat Scallops While Pregnant?

I’m going to be real with you guys...

October 31, 2024

Can You Eat Calamari / Squid When Pregnant?

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Can You Eat Calamari / Squid When Pregnant?

Craving calamari? I've got you covered!

October 31, 2024

Can You Eat Lobster When Pregnant?

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Can You Eat Lobster When Pregnant?

I get asked this question all the time and I know a lot of you have been searching for the answer on Google.

October 30, 2024

Can You Eat Oysters When Pregnant?

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Can You Eat Oysters When Pregnant?

This is a really interesting one, but mostly, YES!

October 29, 2024

Can You Eat Crab Sticks When Pregnant?

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Can You Eat Crab Sticks When Pregnant?

So this is a difficult one! You can technically eat crab sticks during pregnancy. However...

October 25, 2024

Can You Eat Prawns When Pregnant?

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Can You Eat Prawns When Pregnant?

I've been looking into foods you can and can't eat. Here are prawns—this might surprise you.

October 25, 2024

Can You Eat Olives When Pregnant?

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Can You Eat Olives When Pregnant?

I've been looking into foods you can and can't eat. Here are olives—this might surprise you.