Category: Pregnancy

Hot tubs and saunas are generally advised against in pregnancy because of overheating. The why, the limits, and how to enjoy a warm bath safely instead.

Not every herbal tea is safe in pregnancy. Which are generally fine in moderation (ginger, peppermint, rooibos), which to skip, and what to check first.

The guidance on alcohol in pregnancy is clear: no known safe amount, so the advice is none. Plus judgment-free reassurance if you drank before you knew.

Fish is encouraged in pregnancy, just the low-mercury kinds. The best choices, what to limit, what to avoid, and how much to eat each week.

Soft cheese in pregnancy comes down to one word: pasteurized. Which cheeses are fine, which to skip, and how cooking makes any of them safe.

Deli meat is fine in pregnancy if you heat it until steaming, which kills listeria. The easy rule, the foods it covers, and when to call your provider.

Can you eat sushi while pregnant? Cooked rolls are generally fine; US guidance is to avoid raw fish. How to order safely, plus the mercury angle.

How much caffeine is safe in pregnancy? Most guidance allows up to about 200 mg a day, roughly one coffee. What counts toward it, and what to skip.

Melatonin is not well studied in pregnancy and has no established safe dose, so it is generally not recommended on your own. What to try for sleep instead.

How to treat a cold or flu safely in pregnancy: which single-ingredient medicines are okay, what to avoid, and when the flu needs a quick call to your provider.