Despite all the useful properties of ginger, in pregnancy, the plant has a number of specific contraindications. Use ginger can only be prescribed by a doctor or, as a last resort, after consulting a specialist.
Ginger in early pregnancy
The plant is indispensable for toxicosis in the early stages of pregnancy - the plant eliminates nausea, has antiemetic effect, increases appetite, reduces salivation. Such properties of plants are a real salvation for future mothers suffering from manifestations of toxicosis in the first trimester of pregnancy. In addition, ginger works the gastrointestinal tract, and also has an antispasmodic effect.
It's no secret that pregnancy reflects on the hormonal background, which leads to frequent changes in mood, tearfulness, apathy and irritability of a woman. Ginger, in turn, is an excellent antidepressant, helping to cope with depression and bad mood. But all these wonderful properties of ginger do not matter if it gets on the list of banned foods for some pregnant women.
Ginger root during pregnancy - contraindications
The first contraindication for the use of ginger is the individual intolerance of the body. In other words, if earlier you had an allergic reaction to the plant, then ginger during pregnancy will also bring only harm.
Ginger is also prohibited on late pregnancy. This is due to the blood-thinning properties of the plant, which can cause bleeding during childbirth. Ginger is contraindicated in women who have had miscarriages in the past.
General contraindications:
- high blood pressure;
- heat;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver, intestines;
- cholelithiasis;
- bleeding;
- hemorrhoids ;
- gestosis.