Is it safe?
Honey
Is honey safe during pregnancy?
United Kingdom · NHS
Generally safeConsidered fine in a normal, healthy pregnancy.
Honey is safe for you to eat in pregnancy. (The advice to avoid honey applies only to babies under 1 year old, not to pregnant women.)
Source: NHSLast reviewed 1 February 2025
United States · FDA, CDC & ACOG
Generally safeConsidered fine in a normal, healthy pregnancy.
Honey is safe for pregnant women to eat. Avoiding honey applies only to infants under 12 months.
Source: CDCLast reviewed 20 January 2025