Is it safe?
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Search a food, drink, or activity for a clear, sourced verdict from official public-health guidance — with the source and when it was last reviewed.
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- Avoid
Alcohol
Drinks
The safest approach is to not drink alcohol at all while pregnant, to keep risks to your baby to a minimum.
- Limit
Caffeine
Drinks
You can have caffeine, but keep to less than 200mg a day — roughly two mugs of instant coffee.
- Avoid
Energy drinks
Drinks
Energy drinks are not recommended in pregnancy — they can be high in caffeine and other ingredients not advised for pregnant women.
- Limit
Herbal tea
Drinks
Drink no more than 4 cups of herbal tea a day, and remember green tea contains caffeine that counts towards your daily limit.
- Avoid
Unpasteurised (raw) milk
Drinks
Avoid unpasteurised (raw) milk and any dairy made from it — it can contain harmful bacteria such as listeria. Pasteurised milk is fine.
General information from official public-health guidance — not personal medical advice. Always confirm anything you're unsure about with your midwife, GP, or OB. Medication is not covered here.