rum baba : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?
Pregnant woman 🤰

Risk
No risk
Information
When you are pregnant, it is important to monitor your diet and take into account the risks linked to the consumption of specific foods or drinks. The rum baba is one of the many French specialties that can be both attractive and dangerous for pregnant women. Unfortunately, rum baba and other alcohol desserts are not recommended for pregnant women. Alcohol can enter your baby's blood flow and exposure to these products can cause harmful effects on your baby's development and health. Although alcohol is often used in desserts and other dishes to give them a unique flavor, these products are not safe for pregnant women. Therefore, we recommend that you do not consume rum baba during your pregnancy. If you always want to eat it, you can opt for an alcohol -free version. In this way, you can enjoy taste and flavors without taking the risk of exposing your baby to alcohol. Just make sure you check the ingredient labels to make sure there is no alcohol in the product.
All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.