Breastfeeding FAQs

Fermented foods are becoming more common in our diets, but there is reason to be cautious of these foods if you are pregnant. Fermentation is a high-risk process and needs to be done correctly to ensure the final product is safe for human consumption. Fermented drinks like kombucha, kvass, kefir and ginger beer can contain residual alcohol as a by-product of the fermentation process. Alcohol passes across the placenta to the baby which can be harmful.