Can you eat chili peppers during pregnancy?

Patient's question:

According to the adults, one cannot eat spicy foods like chili peppers during pregnancy. However, my husband is from Guizhou, and he can't live without them every meal. I also inevitably eat some. I'm wondering what impact this might have on the child?

Doctor's answer:

??????Too salty, too spicy, burnt, and fried foods
Too salty and spicy foods are too stimulating for the fetus; burnt foods can affect the nerve mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and both are prone to causing the baby to have an allergic constitution.
Suggestions:
Early Pregnancy
During this period, due to pregnancy symptoms, food intake may not be very high. It is recommended to eat small meals frequently and eat whatever one craves, especially foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as milk and fruits. If you dislike the smell of milk, you can consume low-fat milk powder, add milk to dishes to make milk soup, or mix a small amount of milk into juice to create fruit-milk juice. This way, you can satisfy your taste preferences while ensuring nutrition. If your dietary preferences change, there is no need to avoid certain foods. Eating acidic foods may help improve appetite.
Middle Pregnancy
During this period, morning sickness has subsided, and the uterus no longer compresses the stomach. Appetite is better, and the fetus grows and develops rapidly.