Can pregnant women eat glutinous rice?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Edible. Glutinous rice is very suitable for pregnant women to eat. It has a relieving and therapeutic effect on symptoms such as nausea, reduced appetite, diarrhea caused by weak stomach and spleen Qi, as well as sweating, shortness of breath, and weak strength, and abdominal distension and fullness during pregnancy caused by Qi deficiency.