U.S. flag An official website of the United States government

On Oct. 1, 2024, the FDA began implementing a reorganization impacting many parts of the agency. We are in the process of updating FDA.gov content to reflect these changes.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  1. Home
  2. Food
  3. Resources for You (Food)
  4. Consumers
  5. People at Risk of Foodborne Illness
  6. Resources for Medical Professionals (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)
  1. People at Risk of Foodborne Illness

Resources for Medical Professionals (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)

Food Safety for Moms to Be Logo

Important information to help you educate women about food safety during pregnancy.

At-A-Glance | Fast Facts | Foodborne Pathogens | Poster

En Español (Spanish)

"I need food safety information from my doctor!"

That's what pregnant women have said during food safety research sessions - especially once they begin to recognize the seriousness of the issue.

As a healthcare provider, you play a vital role in delivering this critical health information to pregnant women. This section provides you with all the tools you need to help educate women about food safety during pregnancy. It features:

  • At-A-Glance - A printable handout of important food safety reminders for pregnant women.
  • Fast Facts - Up-to-date food safety facts and statistics specific to pregnant women.
  • Foodborne Pathogens - A chart of background information on the most common foodborne pathogens.
  • Waiting Room Poster - A printable poster to hang in your waiting room to increase food safety awareness among your patients.

Also, don't miss Lifelong Food Safety, which shows how to prevent foodborne illness in four easy steps, and Resources for helpful food safety sources and links.

Back to Top