Patient's question:
Hello expert, can you take Ejiao long-term during pregnancy? Is it too late to supplement folic acid in the early stages of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Taking excessive amounts of Ejiao (Chinese medicine) can lead to over-nourishment, causing issues like "internal heat" or greasy accumulation that hinders stomach function. This may result in loss of appetite and discomfort in the stomach and chest area. During pregnancy, it's important to maintain a balanced diet rather than over-supplementing.It's recommended to focus on enhancing nutrition during pregnancy by consuming high-protein, easily digestible foods such as chicken soup, fish soup, eggs, and lean meat. In the second trimester, it's advisable to eat more calcium-rich foods or take appropriate calcium supplements, as this period is critical for fetal bone development, and calcium loss is relatively high.