Posts by Gina Waggott, Medically Reviewed by Janet Gordon RD, MBDA

Eggnog (also sometimes called milk punch) is a delicious holiday treat. Some of its ingredients, like cinnamon and other spices, can even have some benefits while pregnant. However, there is...

Cinnamon not only tastes delicious, but it has many excellent health benefits. You can enjoy cinnamon with many different foods, as long as you don’t overdo it. Consuming too much cinnamon has...

You may have heard that lemons can help with nausea during pregnancy. Is this true? And are there any risks to consuming lemons while pregnant? Lemons provide many nutrients, some of...

Cheese is one of those pregnancy topics that is never clear-cut because much of its safety relies on how it's made and stored. If a good pungent, gooey brie is one of your favorites, then you've...

Many women wonder if it’s safe to chew gum when pregnant. What about sweeteners? Is it safe if you accidentally swallow the gum? You can definitely enjoy some kinds of chewing gum while...

Flaxseed is a highly nutritious food with many health benefits. However, its use during pregnancy is controversial. On the whole, flaxseed and flaxseed oil should be avoided during...