In the recently popular TV drama Divine Doctor Daogong, Consort Zheng suffered a miscarriage after accidentally consuming purslane, demonstrating its detrimental effects on fetuses.So what foods might cause miscarriage during pregnancy? Experts at Qingdao Maternity and Infant Hospital advise that while pregnant women need adequate nutrition and protein, improper diets can harm both mother and fetus—even leading to miscarriage.Below are several foods pregnant women should avoid:
1. Crab:
Though delicious and rich in flavor, crab has a cold nature and promotes blood circulation to remove stasis. This makes it highly unsuitable for pregnant women, especially crab claws, which have a pronounced abortifacient effect.
2. Soft-shelled turtle:
While turtle meat nourishes yin and benefits the kidneys, its salty and cold nature strongly promotes blood circulation and disperses blood clots, carrying abortifacient properties. Turtle shell is even more potent than the meat in inducing miscarriage.
3. Job's tears:
Coix seed is a food-medicine dual-use ingredient considered slippery and lubricating in TCM. Pharmacological studies confirm it stimulates uterine smooth muscle, promoting contractions and potentially inducing miscarriage.Experiments show that purslane juice significantly stimulates the uterus, increasing the frequency and intensity of contractions, which can easily lead to miscarriage.
Qingdao Maternity and Infant Hospital reminds you: Pregnant women should avoid the above foods. If you accidentally consume them and experience miscarriage symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.