Pregnant women can consume silkworm pupae, but they should be consumed in moderation and not too much at one time. Silkworm pupae have a high protein content and contain many amino acids, especially the eight essential amino acids, linolenic acid and linoleic acid, as well as iron, zinc and other trace elements, and very low cholesterol content, which can be used by pregnant women to balance nutrition and promote the growth and development of the fetus, but excessive consumption may affect gastrointestinal motility, which is not conducive to the digestion and absorption of other foods. Be sure to consume fresh pupae, otherwise it can cause malignant, vomiting, food poisoning and other adverse reactions. Pupae are foods with high allogeneic protein content, and improper consumption may cause skin allergy, urticaria, laryngeal edema, anaphylaxis and other metabolic reactions.