Avoid eating snails in pregnancy. They may contain parasites and pathogenic bacteria that can be harmful to you and your baby's halth.

New mothers can eat snails in moderation and with caution. There are many parasites and germs in snails. If they are not prepared and cooked well, they can endanger your health.

Breastfeeding mothers can eat cooked snails in moderation. Be sure to only eat well cooked snails as raw, unpasteurised or undercooked snails may contain harmful parasites and germs.

Snails are not suitable for babies under the age of 11 months old.