Pregnant women are a group that requires more care and attention because they are carrying a child and their physical condition is weaker than that of the general population. In addition to being prone to fever and colds, diarrhea is also a common problem that pregnant women are prone to. Sometimes, eating the wrong food can cause diarrhea. So, when pregnant women have diarrhea, what fruits should they avoid eating to avoid worsening the condition?
What fruits should pregnant women not eat for diarrhea
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, cold fruits may worsen diarrhea, so pregnant women should try to eat less of these fruits when they have diarrhea. During diarrhea, pregnant women can eat warm fruits such as apples, longan, peaches, lychees, etc. Conversely, cold fruits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango, banana, pear, citrus, etc. should be eaten as little as possible.
Precautions for pregnant women with diarrhea
1. Once a pregnant woman experiences diarrhea, the first thing to do is to replenish the body with the necessary water and nutrients. Especially, it is necessary to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea, especially potassium ions, and replenish the calories lost due to diarrhea. At the same time, it is necessary to closely observe whether the fetal condition is good and whether there are signs of premature birth or miscarriage.
2. Pregnant women should pay special attention to medication during diarrhea to avoid drug abuse. Pregnant women should be particularly careful when using antibiotics. Many commonly used antibiotics and anti parasitic drugs, in addition to adverse reactions, may also have potential teratogenic effects and should be contraindicated.
3. For some pregnant women who are about to give birth, if they experience diarrhea, they should undergo bedside isolation according to intestinal infectious diseases to ensure the safety of the baby and other mothers.
Pregnant women with diarrhea are usually caused by eating the wrong food or bacterial infection, so it is especially important to pay attention to dietary health and hygiene during diarrhea. If the situation is serious, medical attention should be sought promptly to avoid further deterioration. Pregnant women should try to avoid taking medication as soon as they have diarrhea, as sometimes the impact of medication on the fetus may be greater than that of diarrhea.
