Patient's question:
Pregnant for over two months, I experienced coffee-colored fluid again, and the doctor said it was threatened miscarriage. I'm very worried and haven't had much appetite lately. I often feel like my mouth is bland and want to eat something flavorful, so I've been eating things like hawthorn or tangerine peels. But those things contain artificial sweeteners, and I don't know if this could affect the fetus.What kind of help I need: Can I eat hawthorn or tangerine peels with threatened miscarriage?
Doctor's answer:
In the early stages of pregnancy, it can cause symptoms such as poor appetite, a lack of taste in the mouth, nausea, and the urge to vomit. Sometimes, pregnant women may crave sour foods like preserved plums. Preserved plums are safe for pregnant women to eat, but it's not advisable to consume too many. Eating too many can lead to excess stomach acid, causing nausea and dry heaving. Additionally, preserved plums often contain preservatives, flavor enhancers, and dyes during processing, which is not good for the body or the baby. Therefore, it's best to eat a few and focus on consuming fresh vegetables and fruits.