Chili is a delicious food. In daily life, many women are not fond of spicy food. Without spicy taste in their diet, they cannot eat it. Even after pregnancy, pregnant women cannot control their desire to eat spicy food. However, pregnant women may also worry about the harm to the fetus. So, what are the effects of eating spicy food on the fetus?
Eating spicy food may affect fetal development, as pregnancy is a matter of consuming qi and blood. Pregnant women often experience physical weakness, and if they eat too much spicy food, it can easily cause internal heat. Moreover, some pregnant women have a strong taste, and if they eat too much spicy food, the spicy substances will enter the fetus's body through blood circulation, thereby stimulating fetal growth.
Chili peppers contain numbing substances that can easily affect fetal nerve development, so pregnant women should eat spicy food in moderation and avoid numbness in the mouth. In fact, eating spicy food during pregnancy is beneficial. For some pregnant women who have morning sickness and have little appetite, they can eat some spicy food to stimulate their appetite.
In addition, eating too much spicy food can easily cause constipation, especially dried chili peppers, which can make the stool dry and difficult to pass. Moreover, if constipated, pregnant women may not be able to resist using gas during defecation, which can increase abdominal pressure and easily lead to insufficient blood supply to the fetus, which is not conducive to fetal development. During pregnancy, it is important to maintain a light and nutritious diet, avoid consuming too much spicy food, and avoid fried foods as much as possible.
