Can you drink fresh or cold-pressed juice while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid fresh or cold-pressed juice during pregnancy.
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Unpasteurized juice can carry bacteria. Choose pasteurized, or press it yourself just before drinking.
Why
- Unpasteurized dairy and juice can carry listeria and other harmful bacteria.
- It can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning, which is harder on you in pregnancy.
How to enjoy it safely
Best avoided, so there is no safe way to prepare it. Try one of the swaps above.
Try instead
Guidance differs a little from country to country. Your doctor or midwife knows what is right for you.
FAQ
Can you drink fresh or cold-pressed juice while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid fresh or cold-pressed juice during pregnancy. Unpasteurized juice can carry bacteria. Choose pasteurized, or press it yourself just before drinking.
Why is fresh or cold-pressed juice a concern in pregnancy?
Unpasteurized dairy and juice can carry listeria and other harmful bacteria. It can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning, which is harder on you in pregnancy.
What can I have instead of fresh or cold-pressed juice?
Fruit juice (pasteurized), Orange.
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