Does eating grapefruit in early pregnancy cause miscarriage?

Patient's question:

A good friend of mine usually likes to eat pomelos on regular days. Now that she is pregnant, she also has a strong preference for pomelos and tends to eat them frequently. However, I heard from a friend that eating pomelos can lead to miscarriage. Is it true that consuming pomelos during the early stages of pregnancy can cause miscarriage?

Doctor's answer:

The fetus is not very stable in the first three months of pregnancy, so diet must be paid more attention to. You can eat grapefruit in the early stages of pregnancy, but in moderation. Grapefruit is a cold fruit. If you eat too much grapefruit, you may cause diarrhea. Grapefruit is a well-known healing fruit, rich in nutrition, containing essential elements for the human body such as protein, organic acids, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, etc. You can eat grapefruit in the early stages of pregnancy. Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, which can promote human metabolism and enhance the body's resistance. Grapefruit is also rich in fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation symptoms.

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