Pregnancy Safety Blog
Tips, guides, and insights for a safer pregnancy.
Can You Drink Mulled Wine While Pregnant? What Simmering Actually Removes (2026 Guide)
No, mulled wine is not safe during pregnancy. Warming wine removes far less alcohol than people assume: a typical 15 to 30 minute simmer keeps about 40 percent of it. The numbers, the glühwein and glögg variants, and the holiday drinks to sip instead.
Can You Eat Tuna While Pregnant? Canned, Albacore, Ahi and Sushi, Sorted by Mercury (2026 Guide)
Yes, you can eat tuna while pregnant, if you pick the right kind. Canned light tuna is fine 2 to 3 times a week, albacore and ahi once a week, and bigeye is on the FDA do-not-eat list. A type-by-type guide with FDA, EPA, ACOG and NHS limits.
Can You Eat Pastrami While Pregnant? Hot Sandwiches, Cold Cuts and the Reuben Question (2026 Guide)
Hot, steaming pastrami is safe during pregnancy. Cold sliced pastrami is the risky kind unless you heat it until steaming. A practical guide to deli counters, Reubens, packaged cold cuts and turkey pastrami, with FDA, CDC, USDA and ACOG sources.
Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Safe During Pregnancy? NA Wine, Zero-Proof Spirits, Kombucha and Root Beer (2026 Guide)
Non-alcoholic beer can still contain up to 0.5% alcohol. What the label means in the US and UK, how that compares to juice and bread, what CDC, ACOG and NHS say, and how NA wine, mocktails, kombucha and root beer compare.
Can You Get Your Nails Done While Pregnant? Gel, Acrylic, Dip and Regular Polish (2026 Guide)
Manicures and pedicures are generally safe during pregnancy with a few precautions: a ventilated salon, LED over UV lamps for gel, and 3-free polish if you want the cautious pick. A treatment-by-treatment guide with FDA, AAD and OSHA sources.
Is Hot Chocolate Safe During Pregnancy? Caffeine Counts, Cafe Orders and Cozy-Season Swaps (2026 Guide)
Hot chocolate is safe during pregnancy. The things to check are caffeine, pasteurized milk and sugar. A cup-by-cup guide to homemade cocoa, cafe hot chocolate, peppermint mocha and white hot chocolate, with ACOG, NHS and FDA sources.
Can You Paint While Pregnant? Nursery Painting, Paint Fumes and VOCs (2026 Guide)
Occasional household painting with water-based, low-VOC paint is considered low risk in pregnancy with good ventilation. Oil-based paints, spray paint, and sanding old lead paint are the real hazards. A practical trimester-aware guide with NHS, ACOG, EPA and MotherToBaby sources.
Can You Eat Turkey While Pregnant? Deli Slices, Thanksgiving Leftovers and Ground Turkey (2026 Guide)
Fully cooked turkey is safe during pregnancy. Cold deli turkey is the risky one unless you heat it until steaming. A practical guide to lunch meat, Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, leftovers and ground turkey, with FDA, USDA, CDC and ACOG sources.
Coffee, Decaf, Tea, and Mate While Pregnant: How Far 200 mg Actually Goes
You can drink coffee while pregnant. A calm, drink-by-drink caffeine guide: coffee, decaf, black and green tea, matcha, herbal teas, and yerba mate, all counted against the 200 mg line.
Is Eggnog Safe During Pregnancy? Store-Bought vs Homemade (2026 Guide)
Store-bought eggnog is pasteurized and safe in pregnancy. Homemade eggnog with raw eggs is not. A trimester-aware guide to carton, homemade, aged, and latte eggnog, with FDA, CDC and NHS sources.
Can You Drink Apple Cider While Pregnant? Pasteurized Yes, Fresh-Pressed Check First
Apple cider is safe during pregnancy when it is pasteurized. Unpasteurized cider from farm stands and cider mills can carry E. coli and Listeria. Here is how to tell the difference.
Can You Drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte While Pregnant? The Caffeine Math
Yes, a pumpkin spice latte is generally fine during pregnancy if you watch the caffeine. Here is the caffeine in each size, the drinks that quietly exceed the limit, and easy modifications.