Pregnancy is really challenging because you have a lot of lifestyle adjustments to do
Pregnancy is not a simple thing. This situation is really challenging for a woman because you will always think not only of yourself but also of the baby on your tummy. Many changes need to be made especially in your lifestyle, changes with little sacrifice.
One of these is eating your favorite chocolates, coffee, soda, crackers, junk foods, sushi, and more. Are they really harmful or unhealthy to a pregnant woman? Here is some knowledge to consider.
What food is forbidden for pregnant women
1. Caffeinated beverages
Drinking beverages high in caffeine and even sugars such as coffee, tea, soda, and chocolate drinks can affect the baby's development which can result in complications or lead to miscarriage. It is sometimes allowed to drink coffee but only up to 300ml per day. But it is often avoided by taking it during the first trimester of pregnancy to avoid any complications.
As much as possible decaf the coffee that pregnant women drink. Tea or tea can also be occasional but not like slimming or cleansing tea and milk tea which is high in trans fats which can raise cholesterol.
What other parents are reading
Is It True That It Is Not Possible To Bathe At Night Or Wear A Necklace When Pregnant?
Is It True That It Is Not Possible To Bathe At Night Or Wear A Necklace When Pregnant?
2. Foods high in sugar content
Like caffeinated beverages, pregnant women are also prevented from consuming foods that are high in sugar content such as chocolate, cakes, sweets and more. Overeating sugary foods can develop gestational diabetes that can harm both mother and baby.
In addition, drinking sofdrink or carbonated drinks is also not good for pregnant women. Meanwhile, drinking fresh juices is beneficial because of the nutrients available in fruits such as orange juice which contains fiber, calcium, and vitamin C. But artificial juice drinks are not recommended due to their sugar content its that can cause gestational diabetes when overdose. It is better to just drink plenty of water.
3. Drinking alcohol
Even drinking ocassional wines is prohibited in pregnant women due to its alcohol content which can be detrimental to your baby's development or possibly develop fetal alcholol syndrome which can affect his physical and cognitive development.
4. Raw or uncooked food
Pregnant women are also prevented from eating raw (raw) food due to its contamination with salmonella and bacteria that can affect the baby or result in premature birth. Eating fish with high mercury content such as shark, tuna, mackerel, swordfish is also not good for pregnant women.
Apart from fish, raw pork or chicken, as well as uncooked eggs, as well as oysters, mussels, and other shellfish are also prohibited. Add unpasteurized products such as dairy and milk.
Also include eating canned foods because of the preservatives it contains such as sodium and sugar which can expose the pregnant woman to chemicals that will increase the likelihood of her miscarriage. If it is really unavoidable, it is advisable to make sure the canned foods are well cooked.
5. Oily food
You can eat oily foods or greasy foods as long as you limit the quantity. Excessive consumption of greasy foods can increase the risk of heartburn. Excessive consumption of such foods also weakens the baby's immune system. But it is good to eat those that contain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish.
Aside from the foods mentioned, here are some other activities that should be avoided during pregnancy because it is harmful to you more especially for the safety of your baby.
Smoking and inhaling cigarette smoke
Taking medication without a prescription
Lifting heavy
Long standing or walking
Heavy and prolonged exercise
Use of chemical products that are not suitable for pregnant women
Of course most important of all to follow is your doctor's advice. You should also always make sure that you can eat and the amount you eat is right because it is more harmful if you consume too much of the forbidden things, especially if you have a pregnancy problem. It is said that only "in moderation" is needed. There is nothing to lose if you are careful, right? It is better to avoid it first than to put the baby in your tummy.
