Patient's question:
I am almost three months pregnant. Recently, I've been feeling very dry in my mouth and have been craving fruits, especially kiwis. I've bought quite a lot of them and really enjoy eating them. My bowel movements are normal, and my appetite is good too, with good digestion. However, I heard from my mother-in-law that cold fruits should not be eaten in excess, which makes me a bit worried.What kind of help would I like to receive: Can pregnant women eat kiwis?
Doctor's answer:
Hypothesis: The first trimester is from the third month, the initial stage of embryonic growth and development. During this period, the weight gain of the pregnant woman is relatively slow, so the nutritional needs are similar to those during non-pregnancy. From the second trimester, starting from the fourth month, weight gain accelerates rapidly. The mother begins to store fat and some protein. At this stage, the fetus, placenta, amniotic fluid, uterus, breasts, and blood volume all increase rapidly. The second trimester increases weight by about 4 to 5 kilograms, and the third trimester by about 5 kilograms, with a total weight gain of approximately 12 kilograms. Pregnant women can eat kiwifruit, as it is a very influential fruit. Fruit choices: apples, strawberries, oranges, etc., except for nuts like hazelnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, and sesame seeds.