What should pregnant women do if they eat watercress?

What should pregnant women do if they eat watercress? ——Recent hot spot analysis and scientific suggestions

Recently, the topic of dietary safety for pregnant women has once again become the focus of heated discussion on social platforms, especially "Can pregnant women eat watercress?" has triggered widespread discussion. The following is a structured compilation and analysis of relevant data from the entire network in the past 10 days:

1. Nutritional value and potential risks of watercress

Watercress (also known as watercress) is rich in vitamins A, C and calcium, but because it is cold in nature and contains a small amount of glucosinolates, it may stimulate uterine contractions. The following is a comparison of common dispute points:

2. Advice from medical experts

According to the live Q&A by Dr. Li, director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a tertiary hospital (updated in October 2023):

1.It’s okay to eat a small amount occasionally: Blanching can reduce the coldness. It is recommended not to exceed 100g per serving.
2.Taboo groups: People with a history of threatened abortion and cold spleen and stomach should avoid it
3.red flag: If you experience abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding after eating, seek medical attention immediately.

3. Countermeasures after accidental ingestion

4. Recommendations for alternative ingredients

If you are worried about the risks of watercress, you can choose the following safe vegetables:

•Calcium supplement replacement: Rapeseed, Chinese cabbage (after blanching)
•vitamin supplement: Colorful pepper, broccoli
•dietary fiber sources: Pumpkin, carrot

5. Sharing of real cases from netizens

Xiaohongshu user @pregnant mother Nuannuan recorded: After accidentally eating watercress hot pot at 22 weeks of pregnancy, she relieved slight abdominal distension by drinking ginger syrup. It is recommended that expectant mothers establish a "diet blacklist" memo.

Summary:Diet during pregnancy requires individual consideration. Watercress is not an absolute contraindication, but caution is required. It is recommended that expectant mothers obtain nutritional guidance through formal channels to avoid excessive anxiety. In case of special circumstances, professional medical institutions should be contacted promptly.