Can I have honey during my second trimester?

Yes, you can. There is a fear of the spores in the honey and botulism causing bacteria but unlike a baby's, an adult's intestines are more acidic than a baby's and contain beneficial bacteria that prevent the spores from developing into botulism-causing bacteria. Adults, which includes pregnant women, are frequently exposed to botulism spores without becoming ill. Since any botulism spores present in honey will be killed in a pregnant woman's intestines, they can't reach her bloodstream or be passed on to her baby.