5 Foods to Be Avoided during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful and hard time for women. They do not only have to take care of themselves but of the little human growing inside their wombs.

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There’s no doubt that the foods mothers eat are a huge part of nourishing themselves and their babies. So, here are 5 foods to avoid eating during pregnancy according to Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant, Dr. Samar Ahmed Nafady

1. Cinnamon

Eating a lot of cinnamon can be toxic especially if you have liver problems. Cinnamon can also cause early contractions during pregnancy and thus, pregnant women should avoid it.

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2. Chili peppers

Make sure to avoid chili peppers or any spicy foods seeing as they can cause digestion problems like diarrhea. Also pregnant women are prone to heart burn which spicy foods only increases.

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3. Processed meat

All kinds of processed meats like cold cuts, sausages, hot dogs and burger patties are off limits during pregnancy that’s because raw and cured meats could have bacteria and parasites, not to mention contamination.

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4. Soft drinks

Soft drinks have a lot of caffeine and additives. Caffeine enters the bloodstream and reaches the baby directly through the placenta, it is also toxic to developing babies and an intake above 300mg of it can even lead to a miscarriage. In addition, additives and artificial preservatives are unhealthy especially for pregnant women.

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5. Fenugreek

It is important to avoid fenugreek during pregnancy seeing as it is considered a uterine stimulant that can cause early contractions.

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It’s really important for pregnant women to take good care of themselves and listen to their bodies but most importantly don’t forget to enjoy your pregnancy and stay safe!

by: Sara Goda