No matter how the seasons change, there are always people who particularly like cold food. Even during pregnancy, they may want to try eating cold food. However, pregnancy is a relatively special and sensitive period. Pregnant women want to eat it but are afraid that it will cause contractions. So, can eating cold food cause contractions?
The answer is yes, pregnant women who eat ice can easily cause uterine contractions.
During pregnancy, the function of the gastrointestinal tract in women becomes weaker due to the secretion of a large amount of progesterone by the placenta. The gastrointestinal mucosa is very sensitive to cold and hot stimuli, and the blood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract suddenly contract when the pregnant mother eats cold. The secretion of gastric juice will decrease, and at the same time, the function of consumption will also be reduced. Pregnant mothers may experience uterine contractions due to diarrhea or abdominal pain. If the contractions are severe, it can lead to more serious consequences, such as premature birth or miscarriage.
Because the mucous membranes of pregnant women's respiratory tract are usually congested and swollen, if they eat cold food, the congested blood vessels will contract when they are cold, which can easily reduce blood flow and lower resistance. At this time, it is easy to suffer from respiratory diseases, and the fetus will be indirectly affected.
Eating cold food itself will increase the dampness in the body, causing damage to various organs and affecting metabolic function. Pregnant women who eat cold food will not only be affected by their own health, but also indirectly affect the physical condition of the fetus. The baby's physical condition after birth is prone to coldness.
