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    She's Your Friend » Pregnancy

    Chocolate During Pregnancy (+ surprising benefits)

    by Joanna Stephens Published: Jul 18, 2022 · Updated: Dec 2, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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    a pregnant woman eating chocolate with text overlay that reads chocolate during pregnancy what you should know

    Eating chocolate (especially dark chocolate) during pregnant has some surprising benefits that are great for you and baby.

    a pregnant woman eating chocolate and text overlay that reads what you should know about eating chocolate during pregnancy
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    • Benefits of Dark Chocolate during Pregnancy
    • Is chocolate safe?
    • Best dark chocolate during pregnancy
    • Not a fan of dark chocolate? Try this instead
    • Dark Chocolate vs Milk Chocolate
    • Chocolate FAQ

    Benefits of Dark Chocolate during Pregnancy

    • It helps lower blood pressure- dark chocolate is loaded with lots of flavonoids which can help reduce blood pressure.
    • Reduces the risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension- according to the National Institute of Health, eating chocolate in the third trimester was associated with a decreased risk of developing preeclampsia. In the first trimester, eating chocolate was associated with a decreased risk of developing gestational hypertension.
    • Chocolate has anti-inflammatory properties.
    • Has lots of antioxidants.
    a pregnant woman eating a piece of chocolate

    Is chocolate safe?

    Yes, chocolate is safe to eat in moderation. Because of the caffeine inside chocolate, you don't want to eat a lot, but you can still have some.

    Best dark chocolate during pregnancy

    Our favorite is Lindt Dark chocolate truffles because they are bite sized which is great for when you are having cravings but don't want a lot.

    a pregnant woman sitting on a couch eating some chocolate

    Not a fan of dark chocolate? Try this instead

    If you aren't a fan of eating dark chocolate, another alternative is drinking hot chocolate or mixing it with your coffee. This dark chocolate Swiss Miss Mix is perfect!

    Dark Chocolate vs Milk Chocolate

    an infographic showing dark chocolate vs milk chocolate during pregnancy

    Dark Chocolate

    • Dark chocolate has more antioxidants because it has a higher cocoa content.
    • Dark chocolate also has more caffeine, so you need to watch how much you eat because you should limit your caffeine during pregnancy.
    • It has less sugar than other chocolates.
    • It has less calcium than milk chocolate, but it still has some.

    Milk Chocolate

    • Milk chocolate has some antioxidants, but not as much as dark chocolate because it has a lower cocoa content.
    • Milk chocolate has less caffeine.
    • It usually has more sugar.
    • It also has more calcium because of the added milk.

    Chocolate FAQ

    Which dark chocolate is good for pregnancy?

    Our all time favorite dark chocolate is the Lindt dark chocolate truffles found here on Amazon. So decadent and the perfect treat when you are craving something sweet!

    How much chocolate can you eat when pregnant?

    Don't go overboard, moderation is always best. Depending on which chocolate you choose, keep an eye too on the caffeine in it as your OBGYN has probably told you there is a daily limit.

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