Can pregnant women eat honey?

Patient's question:

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Okay, I've been very careful about what I eat, always worrying it might not be good for the baby. I recently heard that honey is very nutritious and really good for health. My mom bought me a bottle, and I was wondering if it's okay for pregnant women to drink honey?

Doctor's answer:

The Benefits of Honey
Honey can promote digestion and absorption, enhance appetite, calm the mind and aid sleep, improve the body's resistance, and have a positive effect on promoting the growth and development of infants and young children. Honey can not only effectively prevent diseases such as gestational hypertension syndrome, gestational anemia, and gestational hepatitis. It can also effectively prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. For expectant mothers with high blood pressure, drinking a cup of honey water in the morning and evening each day is very beneficial, as potassium in honey has a diuretic effect, helping to maintain the balance of electrolytes in the blood. For expectant mothers with gastrointestinal ulcers, honey is a good nutritional supplement, as it can strengthen the body. Additionally, among all natural foods, honey contains the highest energy required by brain neurons. Honey is rich in zinc, magnesium, and other trace elements, as well as various vitamins, making it essential for brain health, intelligence enhancement, hair care, and skincare.
How to Consume Honey Healthier?
Expectant mothers can consume a moderate amount of honey, but it should not exceed one tablespoon per day. Drinking a cup of honey water before bed can help treat frequent dreams, easy waking, and poor sleep quality, aiding in better rest. When choosing honey, expectant mothers should opt for honey with tiny bubbles on the surface, as these are produced by the constant movement of active enzymes, making this honey the best for the body. Additionally, honey can improve constipation due to its active enzyme content. Therefore, when drinking honey, expectant mothers should use warm water below 45°C to preserve its nutrients and active properties.
I must also emphasize that expectant mothers should not consume royal jelly. The hormones in royal jelly can stimulate the uterus, cause contractions, and interfere with the normal development of the fetus in the uterus.
Honey Glutinous Rice Lotus Root
I also recommend another honey-based dish for expectant mothers. First, wash the fresh lotus root thoroughly and leave one end of the lotus root intact. Second, rinse the glutinous rice and soak it for two hours, then drain the water. Fill the lotus root holes with the glutinous rice and press it down firmly. Once filled, cover the lotus root with the remaining end and secure it with toothpicks. Third, place the filled lotus root in a steamer and steam until the glutinous rice is fully cooked. Finally, after the glutinous rice lotus root cools, slice it and drizzle with osmanthus sugar and honey. This dish has excellent health benefits for expectant mothers. The glutinous rice provides a sufficient supply of carbohydrates; the fresh lotus root nourishes the stomach and moisturizes yin; and honey has a laxative effect, helping to relieve constipation symptoms in early pregnancy. Additionally, honey is a natural food with a sweet taste, and its monosaccharides can be absorbed by the body without digestion.