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Liquorice sweets

In pregnancy: Caution While breastfeeding: Caution

It depends how much

Why

Real liquorice in large amounts (>50g/day) can raise blood pressure and reduce the nutrients reaching the baby. Occasional amounts are fine.

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General information, not medical advice. It follows the public guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it cannot know your own history: for anything about your health or your baby's, the person to ask is your midwife or doctor.

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