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Kombucha and fermented drinks

Kombucha can vary in alcohol, caffeine, ingredients and production hygiene, so the name alone cannot establish pregnancy suitability.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Check the alcohol statement, caffeine, pasteurization and storage. Avoid homemade or unlabelled products when those details cannot be verified.

What changes the answer

  • The exact ingredients and caffeine or alcohol shown on the label
  • Serving size and what else you have had across the whole day
  • Whether vomiting, diabetes, dehydration or another condition changes the plan

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.