Pineapple is bad for pregnancy
Posted on July 28, 2013 by john in Health Food, Pregnancy
Pregnant women usually should avoid some foods, including certain fruits. If they were careless in choosing foods can harm the fetus.
One of the forbidden fruit for consumption is pineapple.
Many people give advice that pregnant women not consume fruit pineapple / pineapple juice. Pineapple fruit contains Bromelian that weakens the cervix. This can cause the uterus to contract. If pregnant women consume pineapple in excessive amounts, can cause diarrhea. Many women complain of eating pineapple can accelerate delivery while some women who eat pineapple stay healthy until the third trimester of pregnancy. This may be due to bromelian commonly found in fresh pineapple. If canned or juiced fruit, bromelian will be destroyed.
According to the story, eating pineapple can cause miscarriage. Protease bromelain enzyme similar to papain in papaya. Like bromelian can weaken the cervix that causes miscarriage. Pineapples are still green and unripe can induce uterine activity and endanger the pregnancy. Thus, women should avoid eating tropical fruit, especially during early pregnancy.
Eating fruit pineapple can cause health problems diarrhea and heartburn. Pregnant women often suffer from heartburn and eating pineapple can be dangerous. Although rich in vitamins C and has digestive enzymes that the body needs during pregnancy, it is best to consult a doctor.
Indeed, many women have a healthy pregnancy and trouble-free, even after eating pineapple during pregnancy period. But this does not mean your body can take the bromelian.
To be safe, consult your gynecologist for your safety and the fetus.
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