Well-cooked eggs during pregnancy: can you eat it?

Well-cooked eggs

Recommended

Well-cooked eggs are recommended during pregnancy. They are an excellent source of protein, iron, iodine, and choline, essential nutrients for fetal development.

Fully cooking eggs (both white and yolk solidified) eliminates the risk of salmonellosis. Hard-boiled eggs, well-cooked scrambled eggs, and well-cooked omelettes are ideal choices.

You can eat eggs daily during pregnancy. They are particularly rich in choline, an important nutrient for the baby's brain development that many pregnant women lack.

Also consider eggs in cooked dishes: quiches, cakes, crepes, baked custards. In these preparations, the eggs are thoroughly cooked and pose no risk.

To learn more, read our comprehensive guide: everything you need to know about this food during pregnancy

Sources and references

ANSES — Salmonella spp. fact sheet
Public Health France — Pregnancy nutrition guide
EFSA — Dietary Reference Values for choline

Frequently asked questions

Can you eat cooked eggs while pregnant?

Yes, well-cooked eggs are recommended during pregnancy. They are an excellent source of protein, iron, iodine, and choline. Cooking eliminates the risk of salmonellosis.

How many eggs can you eat per day while pregnant?

There is no strict limit. You can eat 1 to 2 eggs per day during pregnancy without any problem. Eggs are rich in essential nutrients for fetal development.

Hard-boiled egg and pregnancy: what are the risks?

Hard-boiled eggs pose no risk during pregnancy. Full cooking (10 minutes in boiling water) eliminates all traces of salmonella. It is one of the best ways to eat eggs while pregnant.