Pregnancy food guidance
Lobster
Usually OK—When cooked
Thoroughly cooked lobster can fit into a pregnancy diet.
What changes the answer for Lobster
- Cook until the flesh is pearly white and opaque.
- Keep chilled lobster cold.
- Count it within your varied weekly seafood intake.
Why it matters for Lobster
Cooking controls microbial risk, and The Bump includes cooked lobster among lower-mercury choices.
Practical takeaway
Choose fully cooked lobster and avoid raw preparations.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- FDA: Eating Out and Bringing In (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