Pregnancy food guidance
Peanuts
Usually OK
Peanuts and peanut butter are generally fine during pregnancy unless you have an allergy or individualized restriction.
What changes the answer for Peanuts
- Avoid them if you have a diagnosed allergy.
- Choose products stored and handled safely.
Why it matters for Peanuts
Major general pregnancy nutrition guidance includes nuts and seeds among protein foods and does not recommend routine avoidance.
Practical takeaway
Include them as desired unless your clinician has given different guidance.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- ACOG: Healthy Eating 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