Can you eat liver and liver products while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid liver and liver products during pregnancy.
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Liver is very high in vitamin A. Many health bodies advise avoiding it, along with liver sausage and cod liver oil supplements.
Why
- It is very high in retinol (vitamin A), which in large amounts can harm the baby.
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 eat liver and liver products while pregnant?
No. It is best to avoid liver and liver products during pregnancy. Liver is very high in vitamin A. Many health bodies advise avoiding it, along with liver sausage and cod liver oil supplements.
Why is liver and liver products a concern in pregnancy?
It is very high in retinol (vitamin A), which in large amounts can harm the baby.
What can I have instead of liver and liver products?
Beef, Lentils.
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