While planning for a baby, can I eat pineapple?

Absolutely. There's an old wives tale that it can cause miscarriage because it has small amounts of an enzyme that, theoretically, could cause the cervix to soften. But it doesn't have nearly enough to cause a problem. read more

While bromelain capsules or tablets might increase the risk of miscarriage, eating a reasonable amount of fresh pineapple is very unlikely to do so. Pineapple During Early Pregnancy Including a serving or two of fresh pineapple each week during the early days of your pregnancy is usually safe. read more

Pineapple is a safe, healthy choice during pregnancy. Someone might have told you to avoid this fruit because it may cause early miscarriage, or bring on labor. But this is an old wives’ tale. There’s no scientific evidence to support that pineapple is dangerous during pregnancy. read more