It is safe for pregnant women to eat honey. However, is you have any gastrointestinal abnormality or digestive disorders such as Crohn's or IBD, you may want to consult with your doctor before eating honey.

It is safe to consume honey in the postpartum period. The nutrients in honey provide you with energy and help boost the immune system.

Mums who are breastfeeding can safely eat honey. Make sure you wash your hands well after consuming honey so that the infant’s hands and lips do not come in contact with the honey.

Honey is unsafe for babies under the age of 11 months old.