Expectant mothers should choose traditional nourishing products.

It is said that "one person takes two supplements". After Zola gave birth, she was urged by her family to take a lot of supplements. However, is this really beneficial?

Ginseng, bird's nest, honey, longan and pilose antler are all traditional nourishing products, and they are also the choice objects of modern people for tonic. Expectant mothers have the hope of a family's future, and it is often inevitable to make up for the health of future generations. In the face of traditional nourishing products, where should expectant mothers go?

ginseng

raw material

Ginseng is the king of all kinds of tonics, which mainly contains more than 30 substances such as ginsenoside Ra 1. It has a wide range of medicinal values, and has multiple effects such as promoting blood circulation, delaying aging, resisting fatigue, enhancing immunity, and regulating nervous system.

adaptability

Ginseng has many pharmacological effects, such as tonifying deficiency and strengthening body resistance, and is suitable for patients with various deficiency diseases. Many expectant mothers drink a bowl of ginseng chicken soup or stewed chicken and ginseng from time to time to make up for it. In fact, only when the expectant mother is qi-deficient, can ginseng be used to replenish qi and prevent miscarriage.

If the expectant mother with weak constitution has a small amount of vaginal bleeding, backache or dull pain in the lower abdomen, ginseng can be used to replenish qi and take traditional Chinese medicine, which can often receive good fetal protection effect; Or severe vomiting during pregnancy, when the expectant mother is weak, ginseng can be adjusted with spleen and stomach strengthening drugs.

At the beginning of pregnancy, expectant mothers with weak constitution can supplement some ginseng appropriately, which can improve immunity and increase appetite.

Expectant mothers in the third trimester are generally hot. At this time, if you take too much ginseng, it may aggravate the symptoms of pregnancy discomfort, and there will be adverse reactions such as excitement, irritability, insomnia, dry throat and elevated blood pressure. Medically called "ginseng abuse syndrome", there is a risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. The best way is for expectant mothers to discuss with the doctor before taking it to avoid unnecessary trouble.

In addition, some expectant mothers will have hypertension, proteinuria and edema (pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome) in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is inappropriate to take ginseng at this time, which may increase blood pressure and is not conducive to eliminating edema. Therefore, it is not worth the loss to take part in the meeting in the late pregnancy, so we must be cautious. It is generally not recommended to eat ginseng after 5 months of pregnancy to prevent difficulties in later production.

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Because ginseng has anticoagulant effect, it is not recommended to take ginseng during labor and delivery to avoid causing and increasing postpartum hemorrhage; Do not take ginseng if you have head swelling, headache, fever and thick and greasy tongue coating. If expectant mothers have symptoms such as insomnia, chest tightness, abdominal distension, rose rash, itching and nosebleeds after taking ginseng, they should stop taking it immediately.

Can not be used with drugs and foods that break the gas, such as radish; It is not advisable to drink tea at the same time; In addition, it should not be combined with traditional Chinese medicines such as Veratrum nigrum and Oletum Trogopterori.

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Stewed chicken with fresh ginseng and abalone-the second trimester is helpful for fetal growth and maternal health.

Prepare 1 black-bone chicken, 2 fresh ginseng, 3 fresh abalone, 50g lean meat, 10g jujube, 5g medlar, 3g ginger and 2g wine; Cut the lean meat into large pieces, cook it in boiling water for 2 minutes with the black-bone chicken with the head, tail and fat removed, then put it in a stew pot with the washed fresh abalone and other materials, add a proper amount of boiling water, stew it for 3 hours on medium heat, and add seasoning.

The nest of edible swift

raw material

Bird's nest is a nourishing treasure, tepid, refreshing and moist. Modern scientific research has repeatedly confirmed that bird's nest is rich in active protein, vitamins, amino acids, minerals and trace elements such as calcium, iron, phosphorus and iodine, and various nutrients are easily absorbed by human body.

adaptability

Bird's nest can nourish yin, moisten dryness, invigorate qi, strengthen spleen and replenish lung. It can not only make expectant mothers strong, but also make future newborn babies stronger, whiter, more beautiful and less prone to illness. But every expectant mother's constitution is different, and expectant mothers with cold constitution should not eat bird's nest.

The first three months of pregnancy is an important period for the rapid differentiation of babies. Pregnancy reaction will appear in the early stage of pregnancy, feeling dizzy, tired and sleepy, and losing appetite. Some expectant mothers may also have abnormal appetite, picky eaters, sour taste and aversion to greasy food. At this time, nutritional supplement is very important, and you can eat bird's nest alone. It is recommended to take 3 to 5 grams of bird's nest once a day or every other day.

The second trimester of pregnancy is the period when both the expectant mother and the baby settle down. Bird's nest can be matched with various recipes and foods, and one person can eat it and two people can make it up. It is recommended to take 3 ~ 5g of bird's nest once a day. Eat on an empty stomach sooner or later.

The third trimester of pregnancy is 28 weeks after pregnancy. In order to avoid excessive fatigue during this period, be careful not to put too much salt in eating bird's nest at this time. It is recommended to eat bird's nest in the morning to avoid fatigue caused by waiting too long on an empty stomach at night. It is recommended to take 3 ~ 5g of bird's nest once a day or once every other day.

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Bird's Nest Pigeon Soup-Supplementing qi and blood for expectant mothers and fetuses, and enhancing physical fitness. Suitable for pregnancy.

Prepare a pigeon, 50g of dried bird's nest and soup (for more than four people), seal the dried bird's nest, put it in the refrigerator for the night, then cook it, put it in a small piece of pigeon meat, and add salt and seasoning when the pigeon meat is rotten.

Velvet antler (of young deer)

raw material

Pilose antler is a valuable medicinal material, which contains phospholipids, glycolipids, colloids, hormones, fatty acids, amino acids, protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium, among which amino acids account for more than half of the total components. Pilose antler can replenish and improve the body function, and has a good physical fitness effect on patients with chronic physical weakness.

adaptability

Expectant mothers had better not abuse it. Because often taking velvet antler will aggravate morning sickness, edema, high blood pressure, constipation and other symptoms, and even cause miscarriage or stillbirth.

Pilose antler, as a medical health care product, has the effects of promoting sperm production, replenishing marrow, nourishing blood, strengthening tendons and bones, resisting aging and prolonging life. Can be used for treating asthenia, dizziness, kidney deficiency and tinnitus, black eyes, soreness of waist and knees, impotence and nocturnal emission, uterine weakness, metrorrhagia and leukorrhagia, neurasthenia, insomnia and amnesia.

longan

raw material

Longan, also known as Longan, contains many nutrients such as glucose, sucrose, vitamins A and B, among which protein, fat and various minerals are more.

adaptability

Many people eat longan after pregnancy, which is considered to be beneficial to eugenics, but the opposite is true. Tonifying during pregnancy should follow the principle of "cold before delivery, avoiding warm". Longan is a warm tonic, which is beneficial to the heart and spleen, qi and blood, and calming the nerves. But sweetness can produce phlegm, and if it lasts for a long time, it will cause confusion, vomiting and yin injury. Sweet and warm can also help fire, fire moves yin and blood, and blood will erupt, which is bound to bleed. Taking it in the first trimester may aggravate the early pregnancy reaction, and taking it in the third trimester may lead to "seeing red" and premature delivery.

honey

raw material

Honey is a sweet natural food. It contains glucose and fructose which can be directly absorbed by human body, a variety of amino acids, more than 20 minerals and a variety of active enzymes which are almost equal to those contained in human serum. It contains almost all the nutrients in vegetables.

adaptability

Honey can promote digestion and absorption, increase appetite, calm down and sleep, improve the body's resistance, and play a positive role in promoting the baby's growth and development. Drinking 3 ~ 4 spoonfuls of honey every day in winter not only supplements nutrition, but also ensures smooth stool.

Among all natural foods, honey is the most energy needed by brain neurons. Honey is rich in zinc, magnesium and other trace elements and vitamins, which is an element for nourishing brain, increasing intelligence, hairdressing and skin care. Pregnancy is an important stage of infant brain development. The expectant mother's diet must be balanced and comprehensive, and she can eat honey in moderation.

Expectant mothers put a few drops of honey in drinking water every morning and evening, which can effectively prevent pregnancy-induced hypertension, pregnancy anemia, pregnancy complicated with hepatitis and other diseases. At the same time, honey can relieve constipation and effectively prevent constipation and hemorrhoid bleeding, so you can eat some appropriately. Drinking a cup of honey water before going to bed has the effects of calming the nerves, nourishing the brain, nourishing blood and nourishing yin, and can treat dreaminess and insomnia. Honey (especially royal jelly) contains a lot of hormones and should not be eaten too much.

taboo

Do not eat raw honey, that is, unrefined honey. Some substances in unrefined honey are the same as those in bee venom, which will cause immune response after entering human body.

Honey and tofu will be deaf when eaten together; Eating honey and onions together hurts the eyes; Eating honey and leeks together can cause heart disease; Eating honey and rice together will hurt your stomach; Honey and crucian carp will be poisoned when eaten together, and black beans and licorice can be used to detoxify.

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Take 23 tablespoons of honey, add half a cup of warm water and mix well. It helps to enhance the digestive ability of expectant mothers.