5 Foods That Cause Abortion (Miscarriage)

With pregnancy begins a new journey of motherhood, a mix of happiness and responsibilities. The first and foremost responsibility of a pregnant woman is to eat healthy and nutritious food to keep the baby in good health and fulfill its nutritional demands. But there are certain foods that cause abortion or miscarriage during the first trimester. Such foods must be avoided during pregnancy to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

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 List of Foods That Cause Abortion

This article highlights the deals of foods that cause abortion and must be avoided during pregnancy or in earlier stages of pregnancy.

Aloe Vera

No doubt aloe vera has several health benefits but taking aloe vera, or its product might harm your pregnancy. Aloe vera during pregnancy can result in uterine contractions and premature labor. It can also lead to pelvic hemorrhage resulting in miscarriage.
Aloe vera contains laxatives known as anthraquinones, which can have adverse effects on the gut of a lactating baby. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid aloe vera during lactation and pregnancy.

Caffeine

Consuming caffeine in excess amounts during pregnancy can cause severe health problems. Research says that taking caffeine increase the risk of miscarriage and can result in low birth weights. Caffeine can interfere with the nervous system and can cause irritability and sleeplessness. That’s why pregnant mothers should limit the intake of caffeine to keep the fetus in good health.

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Raw eggs

Eggs are one of the best sources of protein and other vital nutrients. But pregnant women are recommended to avoid eating raw eggs. Raw eggs contain bacteria known as Salmonella, which is responsible for diarrhea, fever, and intestinal infections. During pregnancy, it is responsible for food poisoning and can even cause miscarriage.

Pregnant women must eat properly cooked eggs to ensure their safety because heating kills harmful bacteria. Women must be careful and should not eat poultry products like mayonnaise(especially homemade)mousse and drinks or shakes containing raw eggs.

Spices

Spices add flavor and taste to our foods(especially Asian food which is incomplete without spices). But, certain spices can stimulate early uterine contractions and result in premature labor and even miscarriage. Spices like fenugreek, peppermint, garlic, and angelica are spices that are strictly forbidden during pregnancy.

Sea Food

Sea foods are full of essential nutrients and a vital source of healthy proteins.No doubt, they are part of a balanced diet, but there are certain types of fish that contain mercury and other harmful metals in high amounts than others. That’s why pregnant women must be careful while eating seafood and should try to avoid sea foods containing higher proportions of heavy metals.
Fishes, for instance: shark, swordfish, mackerel, tilefish, shark, and swordfish contain mercury in high amounts. Therefore, such seafood must be avoided during pregnancy.

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Azra Khan

The founder of Health Crescent, Azra Khan is a freelance writer and passionate biochemist with a keen interest in promoting well-being through informed choices and creating health and wellness awareness.