Unpasteurized Honey. Is it safe to eat while pregnant?

Question

I received flavoured unpasteurized honey from a co-worker and I know the source where it came from but I just want to know if it is safe during pregnancy.

I am aware it is not for babies, especially being unpasteurized.

Answer

Here is what I found, I hope this helps the moms wanting to know!
 
http://modernalternativepregnancy.com/2012/10/09/is-it-safe/#.VS71W8vD_qA

Raw Honey

The Concern: Raw honey may have some botulism spores in it that can cause illness in pregnant women (and young infants).  However, people very rarely become ill from honey.

Is It Realistic?: Since illness is so rare and the botulism found in honey is easily overcome by those with a fully-functioning, healthy immune system (hence why most experts say it is fine to give honey to babies starting around 1 year old, but not before), raw honey is fine to consume during pregnancy(unless you are immuno-compromised or your health professional has advised you not to).  It may be a beneficial remedy for allergies or colds during pregnancy that are far safer than OTC drugs

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Here's a med chart my dr gave me too for the allergy med question.

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The Ovia pregnancy app has an amazing food safety chart and it also has a great medication chart. The rest isn't as great as this app but the info on food & meds alone make it worthwhile

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If I know it right. Honey is not recommended to be consumed during pregnancy.
Not too sure, consult your doctor

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I don't think you are supposed to have anything unpasteurized while pregnant. The cdc food safety site might have info on it, or try the acog.org ? website.

Here's a chart I came across a while back, it doesn't specifically list honey, but obviously it can't list every possible food.

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Is love to know the answer to this. I have terrible allergies and they say to eat a teaspoon of local honey a day to get your body used to the pollen in the air. I want to try it considering I can't take allergy meds.

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I've been eating unpasteurized honey from a coworker for 6 months. Baby is fine. But id also like to know...

Unpasteurized Honey. Is it safe to eat while pregnant?

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