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Would Spicy Food Consumption During Pregnancy Harm The Fetus?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2015
Question: I am 16 weeks pregnant, I crave alot of spicy XXXXXXX mexican food could that be harmful by any means to my baby??!
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No it is not harmful to your baby.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
I know there are so much craving of different varieties of food during pregnancy.
You can have spicy and maxican food but just to see whether your stomach is accepted it or not otherwise vomiting and heartburn is there.
But you should also have a healthy and nutritious diet to fulfil the requirements of your unborn.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Enjoy your happy and safe motherhood.
Good luck.
Regards
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Would Spicy Food Consumption During Pregnancy Harm The Fetus?

Brief Answer: No it is not harmful to your baby. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I have read your question and understand your concerns. I know there are so much craving of different varieties of food during pregnancy. You can have spicy and maxican food but just to see whether your stomach is accepted it or not otherwise vomiting and heartburn is there. But you should also have a healthy and nutritious diet to fulfil the requirements of your unborn. Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information. Enjoy your happy and safe motherhood. Good luck. Regards