A: Yes, its perfectly safe to eat pears during pregnancy. Just wash them properly before eating to remove any harmful bacteria or parasites. Pears actually have a lot of nutrients. These can help in preventing infections like cold and cough. Also help in treating pulmonary infections like bronchitis, pneumonia and hepatitis. Its high in fibre that help you in dealing with constipation. It can also increase your energy levels. It contains potassium which is good for the heart functioning of the mother as well as the baby and also aids in cell regeneration. It helps in flushing out toxins, it is a natural antidepressant, helps in reducing swelling during pregnancy, enabling the kidneys to excrete excess water. It contains even a bit of folic acid and the calcium present enables the formation of healthy bones and teeth of the baby. Moreover its a good way to satiate your sweet cravings without any guilt. One to two medium sized pears should be safe enough to consume, if you are too worried then stick to one.... See more