What is the diet like in the first three months of pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the appetite of pregnant women will deteriorate in all aspects, but they have to replenish their bodies with nutrients because both themselves and the fetus need supplements. So at this time, family members need to pay more attention to the diet of pregnant women. Based on this situation, I will give you a detailed introduction to the diet in the first three months of pregnancy. I hope everyone can understand it.

1. When you feel something strange in your stomach after drinking cold drinks, it is not because the cold drinks or ice products cause uterine contractions, but because the food is at a low temperature and causes gastrointestinal discomfort after eating. Studies have shown that when a pregnant woman's hands touch ice, the blood vessels in the uterus will contract, which will affect the blood circulation of the fetus and affect its growth. Therefore, pregnant women should eat less ice cream and popsicles. As for cold drinks, they can be kept at room temperature as long as the temperature is above 10 degrees Celsius.

2. Durian will increase blood sugar in the body. Once the mother's blood sugar rises, the baby will easily become overweight. Therefore, if pregnant women want to eat durian, each meal should be limited to no more than the size of an orange, which is about half a slice of durian, so as not to eat too much and cause the fetus to be too large. Although ginger is a hot food, it is also a natural ingredient that can improve vomiting symptoms in pregnant women. So when cooking, add some ginger, about the size of a thumb, to relieve morning sickness, but don't take too much!

3. Papaya contains female hormones, which can easily interfere with hormonal changes in pregnant women, especially green papaya. Pregnant women should completely abstain from it because it is not only harmful to the stability of the fetus, but may also cause miscarriage. In Southeast Asian countries, local residents also use papaya to prevent pregnancy, which shows that papaya is not good for childbirth. Aloe vera has been tested on animals, and studies have found that aloe vera can cause miscarriage in animals, so pregnant mothers should eat less of it.

4. A small amount of chili has no effect on pregnant women and babies. Chili peppers contain substances that numb the nerves and will affect the baby's nerves. Therefore, pregnant mothers must be careful not to eat enough chili peppers to make their mouths numb. Just eat them in moderation. When eating chili peppers, pregnant women can eat spicy food with peace of mind as long as they understand the principle of whether the mouth feels numb.

5. If a pregnant woman smokes during the first three months of pregnancy, it may increase the chance of the fetus having cleft lip or cleft palate. If you smoke during pregnancy or frequently inhale secondhand smoke, your baby will be more likely to have learning disabilities or behavioral problems in the future. Alcohol can cause serious harm to the fetus's brain development. Women who are addicted to alcohol should quit drinking before getting pregnant.

6. Drinks such as coffee and tea contain caffeine. Expectant mothers should reduce the amount of coffee or tea they drink during the first three months of pregnancy, and it is best not to drink them at all. Some relevant studies have pointed out that drinking too much coffee will increase the chances of fetal malformation and miscarriage, so pregnant women should think twice before drinking it!

7. The formulas of Chuanbei loquat paste available in the market vary. Some of them contain "safflower", which is a contraceptive ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. You must pay special attention when purchasing. In fact, any discomfort during pregnancy should be discussed with a doctor before treatment. So, can you take Chuanbei loquat paste for cough? As long as you determine the formula of the medicine and discuss it with your doctor, you can take it with confidence. In addition, eating Chuanbei loquat paste is not the only way to treat cough. After seeing a doctor, you will naturally find a more suitable treatment method during pregnancy.

8. In clinical practice, Chinese medicine generally recommends using ginseng only in cases of "Qi deficiency", as it can replenish Qi and have a stabilizing effect on the fetus. For some pregnant women with a hot constitution, or those with a hot constitution in the late pregnancy, if they take ginseng warming supplements, it may help stimulate the fetus and aggravate the discomfort of pregnancy. There are many types of ginseng, such as Korean ginseng, Jilin ginseng, Codonopsis pilosula, Panax notoginseng, Panax pseudoginseng, etc. Some of them have warming, neutral or cooling effects, so the best way to take them is to discuss with a doctor before taking them.

The diet in the first three months of pregnancy is introduced in detail in the above content. If the couple is having their first child and didn’t know about this before, they can refer to what I’ve told you. It won’t do any harm for pregnant women to understand this. On the contrary, it will enhance your own physical health and contribute to the healthy growth of the fetus, so take a good look at it.