What Fruits Are Safe During Pregnancy?
Most fruits are safe and encouraged — they provide vitamins, fibre and hydration. Wash them well before eating. There is no need to avoid common fruits like apple, banana, orange, guava, pomegranate or berries.
Great fruit choices
- Apple, banana, orange and sweet lime
- Guava, pomegranate, pear
- Berries and melons
- Mango and pineapple in moderation
Wash them well
Rinse fruit thoroughly and avoid pre-cut fruit that has been left out, to lower the risk of infections like toxoplasmosis and from pesticide residue.
What about mango, papaya and pineapple?
These are surrounded by myths. In short: ripe mango and pineapple are fine in moderation; unripe papaya is best avoided. See the dedicated articles for details.
Frequently asked questions
Which fruits are best?
A variety — citrus, berries, guava, pomegranate and banana all offer great nutrients.
Do I need to avoid any fruit?
Mainly unripe (green) papaya; most other fruits are fine washed and in moderation.
How should I wash fruit?
Rinse well under running water; avoid cut fruit left at room temperature.
Eat well through every week 💜
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