Patient's question:
Dear Doctor: Yesterday, my husband bought some flower rolls from outside. The black objects on the rolls are mint leaves. I ate one. Today, I saw online that pregnant women are not supposed to eat mint. I would like to ask the doctor if this type of flower roll could affect the baby. I am 21 weeks and 5 days pregnant!Doctor's answer:
A 30-year-old woman, 21 weeks pregnant, has consumed a very small amount of mint flower rolls, which may affect the baby. In fact, mint, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi. Excessive use may lead to the possibility of miscarriage. You only ate a small amount of the rolls, so it's generally not a problem, but avoid eating them in the future. Pay attention to postpartum fetal checks, and monitor the baby for any abnormal conditions.