I have just been diagnosed with pregnancy. I believe that every expectant father and mother who is about to become a father and mother are very happy. They also rush to do their homework, carefully install the fetus, and wait for the safe and healthy birth of the fetus. . Pregnant women should be extra careful about their diet right after pregnancy, not only because the fetal life is too fragile at the beginning, but most importantly because they have little experience at the beginning. So, what can you eat when you are pregnant?

What can you eat when you are pregnant

Most pregnant women will experience strong morning sickness in the early stages. Expectant mothers with mild morning sickness may experience nausea and vomiting once in a few days. Some expectant mothers who have strong reactions will vomit whatever they eat and even if they don't eat. Moreover, the vomiting time is no longer limited to the morning, but "vomiting anytime and anywhere." Pay attention to the following principles when it comes to diet in early pregnancy:

1. Choose foods that stimulate appetite.

Most women in early pregnancy have a loss of appetite or a change in taste. Whether it is sour, spicy, salty or bland, they must cater to the preferences of the pregnant mother and do not avoid too many foods. The purpose is to allow the pregnant mother to obtain adequate nutritional supply. .

2. Choose foods that are easy to digest.

Such as porridge, rusks, steamed buns, biscuits, sweet potatoes, etc., can reduce vomiting.

3. Eat what you want, eat small meals often.

Especially for pregnant mothers with severe pregnancy reactions, don’t stick to the eating time and eat as long as you want. For example, sitting in bed and eating a few biscuits, bread and other snacks before going to bed and when getting up early can reduce vomiting and increase food intake.

4. Supplement 400-600 micrograms of folic acid every day.

When the fetus implants in the uterus of the pregnant mother, the neural tube begins to differentiate and develop. In order to avoid neural tube malformations in the fetus, it is particularly important for women preparing for pregnancy to start supplementing with folic acid when planning a pregnancy. Insufficient folate intake has multiple negative effects on pregnancy, including low birth weight, placental abruption, and neural tube defects.

5. When hyperemesis gravidarum is severe and even unable to eat at all, intravenous nutritional supplementation is required.

Several juices to help relieve pregnancy reactions:

1. Apple lemon juice: Lemon helps pregnant mothers to have an abortion and assist in pregnancy, so lemon is known as "good for mother and child". Apples are sweet and sour and can be used to relieve morning sickness.

2. Tomato and papaya juice: Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, carotene, protein, trace elements, etc. Papaya has the effect of regulating the spleen and stomach and stimulating appetite.

3. Sugarcane juice: Grind sugarcane into juice, add a few drops of ginger juice, make tea, drink it after or between meals, it can help relieve nausea and vomiting, and has obvious antiemetic effect.

What not to eat in early pregnancy

1. Aloe vera: Aloe vera should be eaten with caution in early pregnancy. This is because the aloe-emodin produced after aloe is decomposed in the body has a strong stimulating effect on the intestinal mucosa. Therefore, if you take too much aloe at one time, it may cause adverse reactions in the digestive tract, such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even blood in the stool. , severe cases may also cause kidney function damage. Aloe vera can also congest the internal organs of the female pelvis and promote the movement of the uterus. Eating aloe vera in early pregnancy can easily cause abdominal pain, increase bleeding, and even cause the risk of miscarriage. In addition, aloe vera may also cause skin allergic reactions when used externally, causing discomfort such as redness, swelling, itching, and pain. Therefore, pregnant women should be careful about eating aloe vera during early pregnancy.

2. Crabs: Pregnant women should not eat or eat less crabs. Crabs are delicious, but they are cold in nature. Eating too much at one time can have adverse effects on the body of ordinary people. Pregnant women should eat crabs in moderation. It is recommended that pregnant women in the first trimester try not to eat crabs; if they are in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, it is best not to eat them. Even if they do, they should eat less, and they should not eat crab legs.

3. Barley: Pregnant women in early pregnancy should eat barley according to their physical condition. In some medical literature, it is recorded that barley may have adverse effects on pregnant women: "Practical Chinese Medicine" lists barley as something that should not be eaten as it may harm the fetus; "Ben Cao Jing Shu" lists it as "contraindicated for pregnant women"; It is recorded in "Treatise on Diseases of the Times" that "Sophora japonica is used to clear the soup, ginger and osmanthus are used to remove cold, and rice kernel is used to relieve dampness...all of which are harmful to the fetus, and are most likely to be administered by mistake. Doctors must not disrespect them" and so on. Although there have been no reports of miscarriage caused by pregnant women eating barley, for the sake of safety, it is best for pregnant women to consult a doctor before eating barley in moderation.

4. Purslane: Pregnant women in the first trimester should be careful when eating purslane. Generally speaking, purslane is a plant used for medicine. Purslane is both a herbal medicine and a vegetable. Its medicinal properties are cold and smooth.

Experiments have shown that purslane juice has a significant stimulating effect on the uterus, which can increase the number and intensity of uterine contractions. Therefore, in order to avoid accidents, it is best for pregnant women to eat less or not eat purslane.