Patient's question:
Do all pregnant women have fetal toxicity? What foods should be avoided due to fetal toxicity, and what foods can help remove it?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, considering the so-called fetal poisoning refers to the condition where a pregnant woman's body, due to frequent consumption of fried foods, develops blood heat, making the infant more prone to skin diseases such as sores and tinea after birth. Pregnant women should consume more cooling and detoxifying foods, such as mung bean soup, winter melon and coix seed soup, corn, or even plain water. In other words, they should eat more foods that are cooling and detoxifying. For specific foods, you can check some recipes. Pregnant women should maintain a balanced diet throughout their pregnancy, not only consuming supplementary foods to ensure adequate nutrient intake but also eating more fresh vegetables and fruits to guarantee the intake of various nutrients and keep bowel movements regular. It is not recommended for pregnant women to eat foods containing medications or herbs.