Is Rhubarb safe to eat pregnant?

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Flowers9 · 13/05/2024 11:17

Hi,

This is possibly a stupid question but is rhubarb safe to eat pregnant?

I've seen different advice!

For example a rhubarb flapjack or cake?

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readyforroundthree · 13/05/2024 11:17

I've never heard that it isn't. Not sure what help that is to you but I would eat it 🤣

bluecomputerscreen · 13/05/2024 11:19

rhubarb cake is fine

there are very very few foods pregnant women shouldn't have.

CluelessInLondon · 13/05/2024 11:29

Out of interest, where have you seen advice that you shouldn't eat rhubarb?!

Peonies12 · 13/05/2024 11:49

Honestly don't Google. just check NHS advice. Foods to avoid in pregnancy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Foods to avoid in pregnancy

Find out what food and drink you can have and what you should avoid or be careful with during pregnancy, such as some cheeses, meats, fish, eggs, nuts, caffeine and alcohol.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/

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Flowers9 · 13/05/2024 14:05

CluelessInLondon · 13/05/2024 11:29

Out of interest, where have you seen advice that you shouldn't eat rhubarb?!

I have 2 pregnancy diet apps that said it's a no go and several online sites.

But then several online sites saying okay!

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Garman · 13/05/2024 19:28

Of course, what are the reasons it wouldn’t be?

MrsS11 · 13/05/2024 20:52

I mean... The leaves are poisonous when raw. To anybody! Is that where it comes from maybe? I grow a lot of rhubarb, never heard not to eat it when pregnant!

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