Pregnancy comes with lots of weird cravings and sometimes, some of the cravings can really, really be nauseating and shocking to people around. However, what a pregnant woman eats is important and is often a determining factor in successful childbirth.
Experts have posited that since the baby eats whatever the mother eats, it’s germane for the mother to be careful about what she eats, as some foods have been known to cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and birth deformities.
According to experts, a pregnant woman should avoid these foods and drinks:
The papaya: Research have it that papaya is one of the common foods that can result in miscarriage. The enzymes and pus found in unripe or green papaya cause uterine contractions and miscarriages. Enzymes in papaya cause the uterus to spasm, which results in miscarriage. In Nigeria, it is best known as pawpaw.
Animal liver: Even though it is very nutritious and delicious, experts have stated that animal liver is not safe for pregnant women,. Eating it consistently while pregnant results in retinol buildup, which is bad for the fetus and might lead to congenital malformations and pregnancy loss.
Pineapple: Research have it that pineapple or pineapple juice results in stillbirth when eaten during the first trimester of pregnancy. In pregnant women, bromelain from pineapple causes a contraction that result in miscarriage.
Raw eggs: It has been discovered that salmonella bacteria are present in raw eggs. Experts have noted that salmonella infections can cause fever, nausea, vomiting, pains in the stomach, and diarrhea. It might also result in cramping in the uterus, which increases the risk of preterm or stillbirth.
Alcohol: It is on medical record that drinking alcohol while pregnant results in foetal alcohol syndrome, which can lead to facial malformations, intellectual incapacity, and cardiac problems. Alcohol also causes stillbirth or miscarriage. Pregnant women should stay away from alcohol.
Mercury-rich fish: Pregnant women are urged to avoid eating mercury-rich fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tuna. The highly hazardous metal mercury can be found in contaminated waters. Also, large marine fish should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because they can collect large quantities of mercury. It may also cause children to experience significant developmental issues.
Caffeine and caffeinated drinks: According to research, consuming large amounts of caffeine increases the chance of miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight, and different developmental problems. High quantities of caffeine can accumulate because babies and their placentas lack the primary enzyme required for their metabolism. It is germane to note that caffeine can be found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks and cocoa.
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