Evidence-based answers
Food, medicine, skincare and supplement safety answers for pregnancy, with citations and no made-up claims.
Skincare
2026-07-08
Topical hyaluronic acid is not on pregnancy avoid lists. The check that matters is the rest of the formula, since serums often pair it with retinoids or acids that do.
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Lifestyle
2026-07-08
ACOG says most diagnostic x-ray doses are far below the level linked to fetal harm. Tell the team you are pregnant, and here is how dental, chest and CT differ.
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Food & Drink
2026-07-08
NHS says peanuts are fine in pregnancy unless you are allergic. The old advice to avoid them to prevent allergy in the baby has been withdrawn. Here is what changed.
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Food & Drink
2026-07-08
NHS suggests limiting herbal tea to around 4 cups a day and asking about specific herbs. Evidence for many is thin, and some carry cautions. Here is how to judge a blend.
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Medicine
2026-07-08
NHS says codeine is not usually recommended in pregnancy and paracetamol is preferred. If it has been prescribed for you, that is a clinician decision. Here is what to ask.
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Food & Drink
2026-07-08
FDA advises pregnant people to avoid raw oysters and other raw shellfish. Thoroughly cooked oysters are a different question. Here is the line between them.
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