Can I eat watermelon when pregnant?

　　Some people say that eating more watermelon for pregnant women is beneficial to childbirth, while others say that eating watermelon for pregnant women may cause premature birth , so can pregnant women eat watermelon?

　　Can pregnant women eat watermelon?

　　Eating some watermelon in early pregnancy can produce fluids and quench thirst, eliminate greasiness and annoyance, and has a good effect on antivomiting. fetus Nutritional intake is better satisfied. At the end of pregnancy, pregnant women often experience varying degrees of edema and elevated blood pressure. Often eating watermelon can not only diuretic and reduce swelling, but also lower blood pressure. During delivery, many mothers suffer from mental stress, prolonged labor, blood loss, and sweating, resulting in Postpartum General fatigue, weakened gastrointestinal motility, loss of appetite, constipation constipate At this time, eating some watermelon can not only replenish water, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, and promote smooth stools, but also increase the intake of nutrients such as sugar, protein, inorganic salts, and vitamins, which will help the mother's wound healing after surgery. Melon can also treat and correct pregnant women’s anemia , protects the liver, so it is also beneficial for pregnant women to eat some watermelon. But it must be controlled, because watermelon contains too much sugar. Eating too much can easily lead to weight gain and high blood sugar, which is detrimental to the growth of the fetus.

　　Benefits of eating watermelon for pregnant women

　　In addition to water, watermelon also contains carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, protein, sugar, crude fiber, inorganic salts, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other substances. Pregnant women often eat some watermelon during pregnancy, which can not only supplement the nutritional consumption of the body, but also better satisfy the nutritional intake of the fetus. Eating some watermelon in the early stages of pregnancy can produce fluids and quench thirst, relieve fatigue and annoyance, and also has a good effect on antiemetics. At the end of pregnancy, pregnant women often experience varying degrees of edema and elevated blood pressure. Often eating watermelon can not only diuretic and reduce swelling, but also lower blood pressure, which is very important for pregnant women. healthy Also beneficial. Watermelon can also increase the secretion of milk, so it is beneficial for pregnant women to eat some watermelon.

　　Eating some watermelon before and after delivery can treat and correct anemia in pregnant women. For example, pregnant women who give birth in midsummer can often eat some watermelon. Heatstroke prevention Cool down, relieve summer heat. The sugar content in watermelon can supplement energy and protect the liver. During the delivery process, many mothers suffer from mental stress, prolonged labor, blood loss and sweating, general fatigue, weakened gastrointestinal motility, loss of appetite, constipation, etc. At this time, eating watermelon can not only replenish water, increase the intake of nutrients such as sugar, protein, inorganic salts, and vitamins, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, promote smooth stools, increase milk secretion, and help the wound healing of post-operative mothers.

　　Pregnant women should eat melon in moderation

　　Although watermelon has many advantages, not everyone can eat it, let alone eat it without restrictions. A few days ago, a pregnant woman who was more than 7 months pregnant was diagnosed with... gestational diabetes , the reason is related to the fact that she has eaten too much watermelon recently.

　　Watermelon is rich in nutrients, of which water accounts for almost 90%. The sugar contained in it is mainly fructose. It also contains vitamins, proteins, pectin, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that watermelon can clear away heat, relieve heat, and be a diuretic. It can also treat some heat-related diseases. sexually transmitted diseases The disease can be treated as an auxiliary treatment, but the spleen and stomach functions of pregnant women are weak. High temperature can easily affect appetite and reduce immunity. Moreover, metabolism increases during pregnancy, and heatstroke is also prone to occur in high temperature and dehydrated environments. If you try to eat more watermelon to cool down, it may lead to a large amount of sugar intake, which will lead to sugar metabolism disorder, easily induce diabetes, and increase the probability of fetal macrosomia, polyhydramnios, dystocia, and postpartum hemorrhage.

　　Although watermelon can clear away heat and relieve heat, it should be consumed in moderation, and attention should be paid to the supplement time. It should not exceed 200 grams per day, and cannot be unlimited. At the same time, ensure nutritional balance and pay attention to dietary hygiene to prevent diseases from entering through the mouth and endangering the health of mothers and infants.

　　Precautions for pregnant women to eat watermelon

　　Do not eat watermelon before or after meals. This is because the large amount of water in watermelon will dilute the gastric juice. Eating it before or after meals will affect the digestion and absorption of food. In addition, eating a large amount of watermelon before meals will occupy the stomach volume, greatly reducing the intake of various nutrients during the meal.

　　Pregnant women should not eat iced watermelon

　　In order to avoid causing gastrointestinal diseases, you should choose fresh and ripe watermelons when eating watermelons, especially watermelons that have been refrigerated in the refrigerator. If the temperature of the "ice watermelon" is too low, pregnant women may cause uterine contractions after eating it. In severe cases, it may cause premature labor and even endanger the life of the fetus, so they must not be taken lightly. some suffer from cold Pregnant women with kidney disease, especially diabetes, should eat less watermelon, as this will aggravate the condition.