Is Fully cooked eggs safe during pregnancy?
Well-cooked eggs are a safe, nutritious choice and a good source of choline.
What the sources say
Cook eggs until both yolk and white are firm; egg dishes without meat should reach 160°F and those with meat or poultry 165°F (CDC). Refrigerate leftover egg dishes within 2 hours and reheat to 165°F (FDA). ACOG lists eggs as a source of choline, which supports a baby's brain development. Homemade deviled eggs and egg salad should be kept cold; CDC lists premade deli egg salad as a riskier choice. No restriction while breastfeeding.
Also listed as
eggs, hard-boiled eggs, hard boiled egg, scrambled eggs, fried eggs over hard, omelet, omelette, quiche, frittata, egg casserole, deviled eggs, egg bites
Sources
- CDC: Safer Food Choices for Pregnant Women
- FDA: What You Need to Know About Egg Safety
- ACOG: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
- CDC: Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.