What shouldn’t pregnant women eat?

Nowadays, female friends must be very careful during pregnancy and must eat more nutritious foods. So you must eat more tonic foods. So what should you eat? What things can’t be eaten? Pregnant friends must want to know, so let me tell you what you can eat and what you can’t eat. Please read the article carefully.

Throughout pregnancy, a healthy diet plays a big role in the health of the fetus and the mother and should be taken with caution. So what vegetables have bad effects on pregnant women and are harmful to the body?

1. Eggplant

Pregnant women should avoid eating eggplant. As it is said in "Bencao Qiuzhen": Eggplant tastes sweet and has a cold nature, and is slippery and sharp in texture. It is especially harmful to pregnant women if they eat it. "Dietary Tips" also believes that eating eggplant in autumn will damage the eyes. Women can damage their uterus and become infertile. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid eating it, or eat it with caution.

2. Auricularia auricula

Also known as watercress, watercress, and watercress. It is cold and slippery in nature, and has the disadvantage of being slippery and cooling the blood. As the "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia" warns: Pregnant women should not take it. Especially pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy and those with habitual miscarriage (known as slipped abortion in traditional Chinese medicine) should avoid eating it.

3. Purslane

Also known as purslane. It is cold and slippery in nature, so it is not suitable for consumption in early pregnancy, especially for those with a history of habitual miscarriage. As stated in Ben Cao Zheng Yi, it can also enter the blood and resolve blood stasis. bright? Li Shizhen also believed that Purslane can disperse blood, reduce swelling, and facilitate bowel movements. Modern clinical practice believes that Purslane can cause uterine smooth muscle contraction. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid eating purslane, but this is an exception before delivery. Eating more purslane can actually help with normal delivery.

4. Kelp

According to research, iodine deficiency in pregnant women will affect fetal development and cause mental retardation. Therefore, it is suitable for pregnant women to eat some kelp to supplement iodine in the body. However, it should be noted that if pregnant women consume excessive amounts of kelp, excessive iodine may cause thyroid development disorders in the fetus, which will have adverse effects on the fetus and may cause hypothyroidism in the baby after birth.

5. Lettuce

As a kind of raw and cold food, lettuce often contains bacteria, pesticides, etc. It is easy to cause diarrhea if eaten raw, which is very harmful to the health of the fetus.

6. Amaranth

Pregnant women should eat it during the delivery period because Amaranth is slippery in nature and can help to open up the orifices and facilitate miscarriage. For example, the Compendium of Materia Medica states that Amaranth can cause miscarriage. "Dietary Tips" also says: Amaranth, if eaten by pregnant women will cause miscarriage, while eating it during the month of menstruation will facilitate delivery. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women to eat it when they are full-term and about to give birth. However, it should be pointed out that Amaranth has a slippery nature and should not be eaten during early pregnancy.

The main things to note during early pregnancy are:

1. Prevention of viral infection:

Viral infectious diseases such as rubella and influenza can cause fetal malformations, resulting in abnormalities in the fetus' eyes, ears, heart, etc., and may give birth to babies with congenital heart disease, microcephaly, cataracts, deafness and other abnormalities. In severe cases, it may even lead to stillbirth or miscarriage. Therefore, it is best for women to get vaccinated against rubella and influenza during the pregnancy preparation period. At the same time, they should pay attention to avoid going out frequently during epidemic periods. If they have fever, colds and other diseases, they should be treated correctly under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Avoid radiation sources such as X-rays:

X-rays have strong penetrating power and are widely used in the diagnosis of many diseases. For most people, an occasional X-ray examination once or twice will not cause noticeable damage, but it is very dangerous for a fetus whose cells are actively dividing. Therefore, try not to do X-ray examinations in the early stages of pregnancy, otherwise it may lead to fetal death or deformity. In daily life, you should stay away from electrical appliances with radiation, such as televisions, computers, microwave ovens, and mobile phones. It is best to choose a set of maternity clothes.

3. Keep away from pets:

Infection with the pathogen Toxoplasma gondii can cause a toxoplasmic infectious disease. If contracted during pregnancy, this disease can invade the fetal central nervous system and cause abnormal conditions such as hydrocephalus and anencephaly. This toxoplasmosis is mainly transmitted through the excrement and meat of animals such as dogs, cats, and birds. So try not to get close to pets during pregnancy, and avoid feeding them with a spoon or kissing them.

4. Pay attention to diet and rest: In the early stages of pregnancy, you must ensure adequate sleep, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and avoid heavy physical labor and strenuous exercise. Lack of sleep will affect the health of the fetus. In addition, the diet should pay attention to balanced nutrition and maintain adequate protein supplementation, but be careful not to eat aquatic products containing abortion ingredients such as crabs, turtles, kelp, etc., and do not eat high-calorie products such as mutton, dog meat, coriander, lychees, longans, etc. Do not consume too much coffee, and do not eat half-cooked or raw meat. Try to eat a light and nutritious diet, with a balance of meat and vegetables.

5. Pay attention to the following in life:

Try not to use cosmetics or inferior skin care products in the early stages of pregnancy to prevent toxins from affecting the health of the fetus; keep the room well ventilated and the air fresh, do not wear high heels, do not sit for long periods of time, do not eat raw or cold food, and refrain from smoking and drinking, otherwise it may cause fetal hypoxia and affect fetal brain development.

Well, if you have read this far, I believe you have already learned a little about the food taboos for pregnant women. So, pregnant friends, please pay attention to which foods you can eat and which foods you cannot eat. Pregnant friends, please be sure to remember this.