Figs
Fresh and dried figs are safe during pregnancy and a good source of fibre, calcium, and potassium.
Figs, whether fresh or dried, are safe to eat during pregnancy and offer useful nutrition — fibre for digestion (helpful given constipation is common in pregnancy), calcium, potassium, and small amounts of iron. Fresh figs should be washed before eating, as with all fresh fruit. Dried figs are more calorie-dense and higher in natural sugar than fresh, so they're best enjoyed as a snack in moderation rather than in large quantities, but there's no pregnancy-specific restriction on them.
What to be aware of
- Wash fresh figs before eating.
- Dried figs are safe but calorie-dense — enjoy in moderation.
- Figs' fibre content can be a helpful natural aid if constipation is an issue during pregnancy.
NHS guidance: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/
US guidance
No specific US guidance differs from the NHS here — figs are considered a safe, ordinary fruit in both.