Pregnancy food guidance
Eggnog
Depends—Eggs, dairy and alcohol matter
Choose pasteurized commercial eggnog without alcohol. Homemade eggnog needs pasteurized eggs and milk.
What changes the answer for Eggnog
- Commercial pasteurized, alcohol-free eggnog: generally safer.
- Raw egg or raw milk: avoid.
- Eggnog containing alcohol: avoid.
Why it matters for Eggnog
Raw eggs and unpasteurized milk can carry harmful germs, while no amount of alcohol is known to be safe during pregnancy.
Practical takeaway
Check for pasteurization and choose an alcohol-free product.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- CDC: Safer Food Choices (opens in a new tab)Checked
- CDC: About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy (opens in a new tab)Checked
- The Bump: Top Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (opens in a new tab)Checked Medically reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD