Is Soda Bad in Pregnancy?

Certain drinks are not healthy at any stage of life, especially during pregnancy, and one that is at the top of their list is soda. Because it is a drink with a high content of sugar, gases, caffeine and preservatives, it does not bring any beneficial action to health. But is soda really bad in pregnancy?

Discomfort caused by soda

There is no contraindication for soda during pregnancy, but due to its components some discomfort can be generated , as in the case of abdominals due to excess gas. Another factor worth mentioning is the excess intake that may be responsible for the accelerated weight gain due to the large amount of sugar in a small glass. During the gestational period, the consumption of light soft drinks and diets is not indicated because it has a high concentration of sweeteners.

Another point that the soda can be responsible for greater discomfort in pregnancy, is about the swelling or fluid retention responsible for the sodium in its composition. Pregnant women already have a strong tendency to swell during this phase and consuming food or drinks that help to retain liquids, the situation gets even worse, so they should be consumed with some care and without exaggeration.

Other Harmful Drinks

Not only soda, but all foods with a high sugar and caffeine content should be consumed sparingly during pregnancy , thus avoiding problems caused by the excess of its substances.

One of the problems caused by the use of excess caffeine is the risk of miscarriage, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. Remembering that caffeine is also found in some pain medications, so if you have any different signs or symptoms, see your doctor immediately and do not use any medication without a prescription.

Taking advantage of the space, I want to give a tip to pregnant women: do you want to improve the pleasure of sex during the gestational phase? Use water-based lubricating gels that play the role of cervical mucus and still control vaginal pH, reducing the chances of proliferation of fungi and bacteria responsible for infections. Famivita has developed the perfect lubricant for pregnant women and pregnant women, the FamiGel . You can buy it here in our online store.

Other Foods That Harm Pregnancy

When we discover pregnancy, the concern about eating better is indispensable. After all, everything we eat and eat will go directly to the baby’s development. According to nutritionists it is not necessary to stop consuming certain foods during this period, but being moderate in what you consume is essential to maintain good health.

Obviously, some foods and drinks are considered harmful to health, especially if consumed in excess. In the case of pregnancy, these foods can affect fetal development as is the case with alcoholic beverages .

Alcoholic beverages

The consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy is a proven fact of how bad it is! Its substances cross the placental barrier and directly affect fetal development, being responsible for malformations or for the birth of premature babies , this includes the famous beer, see?

Eggs

Speaking of foods, the consumption of eggs is recommended with care because it presents risks of contamination with salmonella. But it is not to remove the egg from the food menu, but not to consume it raw, so consume it cooked and fried, without letting the yolk go soft.

meats

As well as both white and red meats. Meats are indispensable in the pregnant woman’s diet, as they have a large amount of vitamins, but they must always be eaten well cooked and well done, dispensing raw meat due to the risk of contamination with bacteria.

Canned Foods Not Salt

Preserved foods or foods with a high concentration of salt, such as dried meat and cod, should be consumed with care. Salt is the great villain of high blood pressure , a problem that can be very serious for pregnant women, especially if they already suffer from hypertension .

Seasonings

Regarding the condiments, all are released except the pepper, which can cause gastric burning or increase the chances of hemorrhoids. For women who already have the habit of eating spicy foods and have no problem with it, the use is also allowed. Give preference to a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables that will safely, nourish and taste all the gestational needs of both the mother and the developing baby. In this way , weight gain will be controlled , without excess and with reduced risks of developing dangerous diseases during this period, such as pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes.

Now I want to tell a new thing to our pregnant readers, moms and those who think about having another baby in the future, or even if they have a friend who is trying to get pregnant. In partnership with Famivita, we have developed a line of specialized products for health and fertility. Among them we have vitamins for the fertility of the FamiFerti woman, vitamin for fertility of the ViriFerti man that potentiates sperm, ovulation tests and pregnancy test. You can find each of these products  here in our online store.

 

See also:  What Pregnant Women Can and Cannot Do?

Dr. Alexis Hart
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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.

Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.

Dr. Alexis Hart

My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.

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