Can I eat hot pot when I am eight months pregnant?

Hot pot is a relatively overbearing delicacy and is one of the top dishes in Sichuan cuisine. Since the pungent taste of hot pot can arouse people's appetite, people like to eat hot pot very much. However, since hot pot can stimulate the gastrointestinal system of the human body, many people are worried that pregnant women will feel uncomfortable after eating hot pot, especially pregnant women who are eight months pregnant. So, can you eat hot pot when you are eight months pregnant?

The key during pregnancy is not to be picky about food, and eat as wide and diverse a diet as possible. Eat more high-protein and high-quality protein foods and more vegetables and fruits. Don't drink alcohol or coffee, quit smoking, and avoid contact with toxic substances and radiation sources.

Hot pot contains raw meat, which may be contaminated with Toxoplasma gondii. If Toxoplasma gondii enters the body of a pregnant woman, it can cause deformities such as miscarriage, stillbirth, hydrocephalus or anencephaly.

During pregnancy, because intestinal motility slows down, it is not recommended to eat spicy and irritating foods. Therefore, expectant mothers should not eat hot pot. If they really want to eat it, they must cook the meat thoroughly before eating. In addition, you can also make it at home, which is both hygienic and safe. When eating, pay attention to choosing fresh, light and hygienic food, and never eat too greasy, spicy or irritating food. Now that the pregnancy is getting older, if it is stimulated, it will easily stimulate the uterus to contract, leading to a tendency of premature birth! So, if you can control yourself, it’s best not to eat it.

The pungent taste of hot pot is unbearable for the stomach of pregnant women. Therefore, women should reduce the number of times they eat hot pot after pregnancy. When eating hot pot, they should try to cook the food thoroughly so that bacteria and parasites can be completely eliminated so that they can eat it more safely and with peace of mind. I hope pregnant women can pay attention to this issue.