Peaches & Apricots
Peaches and apricots are safe and nutritious during pregnancy, providing vitamin C, vitamin A, and fibre. Wash before eating as with all fresh fruit.
Peaches and apricots are safe to eat freely during pregnancy and are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A (as beta-carotene, not the retinol form that requires caution), potassium, and fibre. As with all fresh fruit, wash them thoroughly under running water before eating to remove any soil, pesticide residue, or surface bacteria — this matters slightly more for fruit with a fuzzy or textured skin like peaches, where residue can cling more easily than to a smooth-skinned fruit. Dried apricots are also safe and are a particularly good source of iron and fibre, making them a useful snack during pregnancy, though best in moderation given their concentrated natural sugar content.
What to be aware of
- Wash peaches and apricots thoroughly before eating, including if eating the skin.
- Dried apricots are safe and a useful source of iron — enjoy in moderation due to natural sugar content.
- Discard any fruit that is overripe, mouldy, or has broken skin.
- Tinned peaches and apricots are safe; those in juice are a lower-sugar option than syrup.
NHS guidance: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/
US guidance
No specific US guidance differs from the NHS here — both simply recommend washing fresh produce thoroughly before eating.