Can pregnant women drink honey water?

Patient's question:

Main symptoms: Neck pain, worsens in the morning, more dry and aching, with phlegm, no coughing
Onset time: Test results: None

Doctor's answer:

Hello, pregnant women can consume honey in moderation, not exceeding one teaspoon per day. Adding a few drops of honey to drinking water in the morning and afternoon each day can effectively prevent conditions such as gestational hypertension syndrome, gestational anemia, and gestational hepatitis. At the same time, honey promotes bowel movement and can effectively prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Drinking a cup of honey water before bed has the benefits of calming the mind, nourishing the brain, enriching blood, and moisturizing yin; it can also treat insomnia, frequent waking, and poor sleep quality. In winter, it is common to experience dry throat, lips, and lung heat coughs. You can stew one (snow pear) with its core removed and 50 grams of honey, and consume it for 5-7 days for excellent therapeutic effects.