Being pregnant is a great news for expectant parents. In order for the baby to be intelligent and healthy, many expectant mothers start taking supplements such as ginseng during pregnancy. However, they may not realize that taking supplements in the wrong way has no benefits for both the mother and the fetus, and may even lead to miscarriage. Let's see what obstetricians have to say about it!
Three types of supplements expectant mothers should not take
1. Ginseng
Ginseng is a highly tonifying herb, often used for people with weak vitality. Generally, after getting pregnant, the yin blood accumulates in the uterus to nourish the fetus, and the body's yang energy becomes excessive. If yang energy is further stimulated, it is easy to experience threatened miscarriage.
Excessive use of ginseng by expectant mothers can also worsen symptoms such as pregnancy-induced vomiting and high blood pressure. Taking too much ginseng can also have a diuretic effect, leading to edema. Expectant mothers who experience edema in the later stages of pregnancy will worsen their condition. In addition, ginseng has anticoagulant effects, so it should not be taken during labor to prevent postpartum bleeding.
2. Longan fruit
Longan fruit contains substances such as glucose, vitamins, and sucrose, which are rich in nutrients and an important supplement. Longan fruit is warm and sweet, belonging to the heart and spleen meridians. Excessive consumption by expectant mothers can lead to symptoms of threatened miscarriage such as bleeding and abdominal pain.
Therefore, when using dried longan, no more than 5 pieces should be consumed; and if eating fresh longan, no more than 10 pieces should be consumed.
3. Royal jelly
Royal jelly has high protein content and contains vitamin B and acetylcholine. In traditional Chinese medicine, royal jelly is considered neutral in nature, with a sweet and sour taste. It enters the spleen, liver, and kidney meridians.
The hormones in royal jelly can stimulate the uterus, causing contractions and disrupting the normal development of the fetus in the uterus. Therefore, expectant mothers should not consume it.
In addition to ginseng, deer antler, walnut meat, and other warm tonics should also be avoided during pregnancy. If expectant mothers want to supplement their diet, they can consider consuming cooling and nourishing products, such as a moderate amount of donkey-hide gelatin, to nourish blood and protect the fetus.
Fruits that expectant mothers should not eat
Most expectant mothers are carefully advised by doctors during prenatal check-ups: you can't eat this, you can't eat that! This includes certain fruits. Are there fruits that pregnant women should not eat? Of course, there are. Some fruits have a certain stimulating effect and may have a negative impact on the fetus. Pregnant mothers are better off not eating them. For example:
1. Hawthorn
Hawthorn is one of the fruits that pregnant women should never eat. This fruit has a contracting effect on the uterus, and pregnant women who consume it in large quantities are prone to miscarriage. Therefore, whether you are newly pregnant or close to giving birth, you should not eat hawthorn candy, hawthorn strips, or fried hawthorn.
2. Papaya
Papaya is a cold fruit, so in most cases, pregnant women are not recommended to eat it. Although papaya is rumored to have breast enhancement effects, many people with weak bodies and poor digestion experience discomfort such as diarrhea and abdominal pain after eating papaya.
On the other hand, papaya contains a component called papain, which has a stimulating effect on the uterus. After learning about this, pregnant women who enjoy eating papaya should temporarily control their desires.
The benefits of expectant mothers eating coarse grains in moderation
1. Brown rice
Expectant mothers can also eat more brown rice. Li Shizhen, a pharmacologist in the Ming Dynasty, recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica" that brown rice has the wonderful effect of "harmonizing the five organs and improving complexion".
Every 100 grams of brown rice germ contains 3 grams of protein, 1.2 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of vitamin B1 and B2, 1.8 grams of vitamin E, 50 milligrams of vitamin C, 50 milligrams of vitamin A, 250 milligrams of nicotinic acid, 250 milligrams of folic acid, 20 milligrams of zinc, 15 milligrams of magnesium, 20 milligrams of iron, and 15 milligrams of phosphorus.
2. Corn
Corn contains abundant magnesium, unsaturated fatty acids, crude protein, starch, minerals, and carotene. Every part of the corn is valuable, and the nutritional elements in different parts are different.
Yellow corn seeds, also known as yellow plant foods, contain abundant magnesium. Magnesium can promote blood vessel dilation, strengthen intestinal peristalsis, increase bile, and help with body metabolism. At the same time, yellow corn seeds also contain various amino acids such as glutamic acid, which can help the metabolism of brain cells and the excretion of ammonia in the brain.
3. Sweet potato
Sweet potato, also known as yam or sweet potato, contains a lot of starch. Its amino acid, vitamin A, B, C, and fiber content is much higher than that of rice. Sweet potatoes also contain essential minerals such as iron and calcium, which are very suitable for consumption by the elderly.
Scientists from the United States and Japan have jointly conducted research showing that sweet potatoes contain substances similar to estrogen. Eating sweet potatoes regularly can make the skin white, tender, and delicate. Sweet potatoes also contain mucoproteins, a mixture of polysaccharides and proteins, belonging to collagen and mucopolysaccharides.
