What's Safe to Drink During Pregnancy

Hydration needs rise during pregnancy, and a lot of the usual go-to drinks suddenly come with questions attached. Caffeine, herbal ingredients, fermentation, sweeteners and added vitamins all get more scrutiny once you are pregnant.

This guide collects what we have written about specific drinks, what to check on an ingredient list, and which questions belong with your healthcare provider.

Everyday hydration

• Healthy drinks for pregnant women — a broad look at safe and nutritious options.
• Can you drink electrolytes while pregnant? — hydration basics and ingredients worth reviewing.
• Hydration drinks for breastfeeding — what changes once you are nursing.

Caffeine and coffee alternatives

• Coffee alternatives during pregnancy — ten options that actually taste good.
• Matcha during pregnancy — caffeine content and how much is too much.
• Energy drinks during pregnancy — why these raise more concerns than coffee.

Teas, ferments and mocktails

• Herbal tea during pregnancy — why the specific herbs matter more than the category.
• Kombucha during pregnancy — fermentation, alcohol content and pasteurization.
• Mocktails for pregnancy — alcohol-free drinks worth making at home.
• Does ginger ale help with nausea? — what is actually in most ginger ale.

Shakes and sweeteners

• Protein shakes during pregnancy — what to check on the label.
• Meal replacement shakes during pregnancy — where they fit and where they do not.
• Stevia during pregnancy — what is known about it.
• Artificial sweeteners during pregnancy — current expert guidance.

About Storkling

Storkling is a once-daily prenatal drink mix made to be mixed with water, with electrolytes included in the formula. It contains no artificial sweeteners, colors or dyes. The full ingredient list is available to review, and how it works covers daily use.

This page is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Storkling is a dietary supplement intended to support daily prenatal nutrition. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent nausea, morning sickness, dehydration or any other disease or health condition. Always consult your OB-GYN, midwife, registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional with questions about what is appropriate for you.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.