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What foods should pregnant women not eat during pregnancy?

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Asked on:Apr 16, 2026 10:25 PM

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  • Arabella Arabella

    Apr 16, 2026

      Do you know what foods pregnant women should not eat during pregnancy? Or there are certain foods that we know we shouldn’t eat but don’t know why. This cannot be taken lightly. Eating the wrong thing may lead to miscarriage or more serious problems, so pregnant women should pay attention to this issue.

      black fungus

      Although black fungus is popular for nourishing and benefiting the stomach, it also has the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which is not conducive to the stability and growth of the embryo, so it should be avoided.

      greasy food

      Rice kernel, also known as coix seed, is a plant kernel used both as medicine and food. Its nature is smooth. Pharmacological experiments have proved that rice kernel has good effects on Uterus It has an excitatory effect on the muscles and promotes uterine contraction, thereby possibly inducing miscarriage.; Purslane, also known as melon seed vegetable, is both a medicine and an edible vegetable. However, its nature is cold and greasy. Experiments have shown that purslane also has a significant stimulating effect on the uterus, causing the uterus to contract more and more intensely, which can easily lead to miscarriage.

      Aquatic products

      Many aquatic products have the effect of promoting blood circulation and softening bones. If consumed during pregnancy, they may cause bleeding or even miscarriage. For example, although crabs are delicious, they are cold foods and have obvious abortion effects. ; Soft-shell turtle has the function of nourishing yin and benefiting the liver and kidneys, but it is not suitable for pregnant women. female For example, it also has the effect of abortion. Therefore, pregnant women during pregnancy must pay attention to their diet and avoid touching minefields to avoid serious consequences.

      Apricots and Almonds

      The acidic taste of apricots is very hot, and it has the effect of sliding on the fetus. Since the pneumatosis fever is severe in pregnancy, the principle of taking medicine and food before delivery should generally be followed. The hot nature of apricots and their sliding properties are taboos for pregnant women. Almonds contain the highly toxic substance hydrocyanic acid, which can cause fetus Death due to asphyxiation, therefore, pregnant women should avoid eating almonds.

      hawthorn

      Hawthorn has the effect of promoting blood circulation and relieving blood stasis, and also has the effect of contracting the uterus, so it should not be eaten.