Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could you please advise what I can eat at 9 weeks of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women in the 9th week or later often experience "early pregnancy symptoms," such as reduced appetite and vomiting. At this stage, embryonic development is relatively slow, so the need for nutrients like calories, protein, and inorganic salts does not increase significantly, and the nutritional requirements are basically the same as before pregnancy. During this period, the priority should be to improve appetite by selecting light, refreshing, and hydrating foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, to regulate changes in digestive function.