Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation, following your instructions:Okay, baby has been measuring about 2 weeks smaller due to late ovulation. Last time, I saw online that eating more whole grains is good for nutrition! A few days ago, my mom bought me 10 pounds of barley, planning to make some barley flour and barley snacks for me. I checked online today and saw that barley can reduce milk supply, etc. I don't know if eating this in the second trimester will cause me not to have milk later! Can I eat barley products during the second trimester? Will it cause me not to have milk or have less milk later? Baby is small, what should I eat to help the baby grow faster? I ate too many fruits recently, and my blood sugar is high. In a few days, I have to do a glucose tolerance test. I have been controlling my fruit intake and diet during this time! My own weight hasn't increased either. I don't know if it affected the baby! I've only gained 7 pounds since getting pregnant!
Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women are just carrying a baby and haven't transformed into anything unusual. As long as it's healthy food, they can eat it. The principle is: eat everything, but don't overeat anything. This ensures a balanced nutrition while never harming their stomach or causing them or the baby to become excessively overweight.This barley is something you can eat in moderation without affecting breast milk. Things like raw barley sprouts are what can help with weaning, which is quite different from barley. You can appropriately eat many warming foods, such as chicken soup with old hens.
Weight gain is not directly related to the baby, especially around the 6-month mark. At that point, the baby is usually only about 400–500 grams.
This is the advice for the question "Can pregnant women eat barley-based foods?" I hope it helps. Wishing you good health!