Pregnancy food guidance
Milkshake
Depends—Ingredients matter
A milkshake is generally fine when made with pasteurized dairy and safely handled ice cream.
What changes the answer for Milkshake
- Use pasteurized milk and ice cream.
- Avoid raw egg additions.
- Machine cleanliness matters for soft-serve-based shakes.
Why it matters for Milkshake
The answer depends on dairy pasteurization, optional raw ingredients and equipment hygiene.
Practical takeaway
Choose a clean shop using pasteurized commercial ingredients.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- CDC: Safer Food Choices (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