Is Ginger safe during pregnancy?
Eating ginger in normal food amounts, including ginger tea, isn't known to cause problems — and may ease nausea.
PregnancyGenerally safe
BreastfeedingGenerally safe
EvidenceModerate
What the sources say
MotherToBaby says eating ginger in moderation as part of a balanced diet is not known to cause problems in pregnancy or breastfeeding. NCCIH notes research suggests ginger may help pregnancy nausea and vomiting. Ginger supplements (capsules, extracts) are a separate topic — talk with your clinician first, especially if you take blood thinners or blood pressure medicines, since ginger can interact with them.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
ginger tea, fresh ginger, ginger root, ginger chews, ginger candy, ground ginger, zingiber officinale
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.