Many myths about pregnancy, one is forbidden to eat pineapple fruit for pregnant mothers. But is that right?
Obstetric and obstetrician from RSIA Asih, Jalan Panglima Polim, South Jakarta, dr. Benny Johan Marpaung SpOG says, pineapple including fruits that may be consumed by pregnant women. However, the pineapple allowed is a ripe pineapple.
Pineapple is a good fruit consumed because it is rich in vitamin C. However, in young pineapple there is enzyme bromelain which if consumed by pregnant women will make the opening of cervix that can cause miscarriage. "dr. Benny Johan Marpaung SpOG" | Source: Tabloid Bintang
dr. Benny also advised the women to pay attention to what is consumed while being pregnant. Remember that the intake of pregnant women will also be accepted by the baby in the womb.
The pregnant woman should be more critical. If likened, the pregnant woman is building a house. Want a regular or a premium class? If you want to create a premium house class then the raw materials must be premium as well. The 'raw material' is the intake the mother consumes during pregnancy so that's why the women who are pregnant should pay attention to their intake.
The pineapple fruit known as the scientific pineapple cosmosus comes from brazil although this fruit thrives in indonesi which has a tropical climate. Pineapple content consists of vitamin A and also vitamin C as the content of antioxidants other than that the content of magnesium, iron, sodium, sucrose, phosphorus, calcium, dextrose and bromelain enzymes are nutritious in digesting food in the stomach and also inhibit cancer cells. For those of you who have problems with the digestion of help from the fiber content contained in the pineapple fruit will help in easing bowel movements and also constipation. So whether the benefits contained in the pineapple will be optimal in pregnant women? Pregnant women experience several hormonal and physical changes, in addition to considering the health conditions of pregnant women, food consumption is also very consider the effect in the development of the fetus.
Here's an explanation you can take why pregnant women are often forbidden to consume pineapple:
1. Contraction prematurely
In general for those of you who are entering pregnancy in the first trimester very vulnerable to some problems of pregnancy especially if you have a uterine is not strong. In the first month you are often forbidden to consume pineapple or drink pineapple juice. Pineapple contains bromelain that can weaken the cervix or cervix so it is feared if consumed in excessive amounts, this content will interfere with your pregnancy. Some people choose not to consume pineapple, though for those of you who want to consume pineapple, you can consume it after the first trimester with a limited amount and choose a pineapple that really has been cooked.
2. Miscarriage
Can pineapple cause miscarriage? The content of bromelain in the pineapple is feared will interfere with your pregnancy conditions, especially if you have a history of previous miscarriages. Avoid consuming a young pineapple with green skin, though that does not mean you should not consume pineapple, pineapple consumption with a limited amount and also select pineapple fruit is cooked.
3. Pregnancy health problems
Sour taste contained in pineapple fruit can cause disturbance in the stomach especially for pregnant women who have history of ulcer disease. Although the pineapple can be consumed by pregnant women but for pregnant women who suffer from gastritis should be avoided altogether because it will mengangu your health and fetus. So it can be concluded that pineapple fruit rich in vitamin C and nutrients may be consumed by pregnant women with the number and choice of pineapple fruit that has been cooked. Not all pregnant women can consume pineapple fruit though in small amounts for those of you who have problems with gastritis and gastritis should avoid it first. Consult always your health with doctor or midwife, as well as the best food for your pregnancy, considering every pregnant woman has different health conditions.
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