Can you eat bananas when pregnant?

Last modified on Monday 19 April 2021

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Find out if it's safe to eat bananas during pregnancy, including the benefits. Plus precautions to take to keep you and your baby healthy.

The official advice on eating bananas in pregnancy

Good news! It's safe to eat bananas when you're pregnant.

The NHS recommends eating plenty of fruit and vegetables during pregnancy. Getting enough fruit and veg will provide you and your growing baby with essential vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Banana benefits

Bananas are low in calories and high in nutrients, which makes them the perfect healthy snack.

According to Healthline, an average banana contains about 3 grams of fibre. This can help improve your digestive health and ease constipation.
Bananas also contain vitamin B6. Research shows that this can help to reduce nausea and and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Bananas are also excellent sources of potassium and magnesium. These are minerals which help to lower blood pressure and support a healthy heart.
Every banana you eat is packed with powerful antioxidants. These have many health benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease and degenerative illnesses.

Delicious banana recipes

Love bananas? Why not try one of these great pregnancy-safe recipes?

The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book: Count Down Your Pregnancy Day by Day by Dr Maggie Blott is packed full of advice from a team of experts to help guide you through your pregnancy from conception to birth. See more details here at Amazon.