Pregnancy is an amazing period in the life of every woman who has a lot of features and limitations. Today we are talking about products, the use of which is undesirable during pregnancy.
The list of prohibited products during pregnancy includes:
- products that do not pass proper heat treatment (smoked meat, pickles, sausages, pates);
- rich in preservatives (long-term products, canned food, semi-finished products);
- products that are natural food allergens (raw fish, caviar, citrus fruits, berries and honey, chocolate and cocoa);
- products with a high risk of bacteria (eggs, home-made mayonnaise, pork, lamb, veal, some types of river and sea fish).
Consider the contraindications of some very popular in future mothers food.
Ginger in pregnancy - contraindications
Ginger - root is extremely healthy, but during pregnancy, its consumption should be limited in any form, both in raw and in pickled. This is due to the fact that during pregnancy should be maximally discarded products containing vinegar - it increases the acidity of gastric juice, can cause damage to the gastric mucosa, the protective function of which is reduced due to hormonal changes in pregnancy.
Rosehip in Pregnancy
Has contraindications in pregnancy and dog rose - a drink rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, but in pregnant women it can cause an increase in the tone of the uterus and provoke miscarriage or bleeding. Large doses of vitamin C can cause indigestion and have a negative impact on the development of connective tissue in the fetus.
Cranberry during pregnancy and its contraindications
Cranberries, in the form that we are accustomed to using it - it's either mors from grated berries or cranberries in powdered sugar. The cranberry itself is very acidic, and when consumed without sugar, it often causes heartburn. A use in the form of morses or in sugar increases the caloric content of the pregnant woman's diet and leads to excess fetal mass. In addition, it is necessary to consider the conditions for collecting berries. Cranberries, like blueberries, perfectly accumulate in themselves all sorts of toxins, radionuclides and nitrates. Cowberry in pregnancy has the same contraindications as cranberries, but it also contains a complex of bioactive substances that change the tone of the uterus.
Can I consume chicory during pregnancy?
Since the restriction on the use of coffee for pregnant women is reduced to one cup a day, many try to replace it with chicory. This is not safe for the baby's future decision, since chicory itself is allergenic and is able to influence the development of the fetal respiratory system, blocking the synthesis of the surfactant - the substance necessary for spreading the baby's lungs.
Contraindications of linseed oil during pregnancy
Excess amount of any fats, both vegetable and animals, is contraindicated during pregnancy. In addition, flaxseed oil has a pronounced laxative effect and can lead to intestinal frustration.
Bran in pregnancy have similar contraindications, but in addition to the disorder, they increase perelstatics and may promote intestinal discomfort in pregnant women. In addition, they contain specific compounds of cereals - gluten, which can cause gluten enteropathy or intolerance of components of some cereals in the future.
Raspberry - contraindications in pregnancy
Yes, raspberry is also contraindicated in pregnancy, as it is a natural erogotnik, that is, it increases the uterine contractility and, moreover, is an allergen, although not the strongest.
Contraindications to honey during pregnancy
And honey is also included in the list of banned products for several reasons:
- First, it is the strongest allergen;
- secondly - it is quite caloric and promotes mass recruitment.
In any case, there are or do not eat foods that are contraindicated during pregnancy, each woman decides on her own. Your health and baby's health - only in your hands.