Patient's question:
My sister is 29 years old, she just got married, and she wants a child. Her mother-in-law said that sour children and spicy girls are born. Please ask; is it true that sour children and spicy girls are accurate during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Actually, pregnant women's aversion to sour flavors is in line with nutritional and physiological needs. After pregnancy, the mother's body and the placenta of the fetus excrete a substance called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which inhibits gastric acid secretion. This reduces gastric acid levels and decreases the activity of digestive enzymes, thereby affecting the digestive and absorption functions of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to pregnancy-related symptoms such as nausea, dry heaving, and decreased appetite. Since taste can stimulate gastric acid secretion and significantly enhance the activity of digestive enzymes, promote gastrointestinal motility, and increase appetite, it aids in the absorption and metabolism of food. I hope the above answer is helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!