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Can pregnant women eat spicy food?

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Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 03:26 AM

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  • Dusk Dusk

    Apr 09, 2026

      Can pregnant women eat spicy food? ? Pregnant women should not eat hot condiments including cumin, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, chili powder and other condiments.

      Why pregnant women can’t eat spicy food ? Pregnant women eating hot condiments can easily consume intestinal water, reduce the secretion of gastrointestinal glands, and cause intestinal dryness and constipate . After constipation occurs, pregnant women must hold their breath to defecate, which will increase abdominal pressure and compress Uterus within fetus , easy to cause uneasy fetal movement, premature birth Wait for adverse consequences. >>>> What should pregnant women eat that can cause miscarriage?