Patient's question:
Just got pregnant. Previously, my taste was quite heavy, especially I loved foods like black pepper sauce. After getting pregnant, I've had black pepper steak a few times, but my family thinks I should eat lighter. Will eating black pepper sauce cause malformations during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women can eat it during pregnancy, especially in winter. Eating it occasionally can help warm the body, but avoid overeating as it may cause overheating. Pregnant women should try to avoid black pepper sauce because it is salty and spicy, which is not good for them. Additionally, black pepper is a hot food, and consuming too much can easily lead to overheating. Eating black pepper sauce during pregnancy is harmful to the fetus and can also irritate the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy. Overconsumption can easily stimulate the digestive system, and pepper tends to absorb moisture in the intestines, causing constipation. Therefore, pregnant women should eat it sparingly or avoid it altogether.