I see this question so often here! Actually, brinjal or baingan is rich in nutrients, but traditionally many Indian homes avoid it during pregnancy because it's believed to heat up the body. If you really crave it, having a small portion of baingan bharta once in a while is perfectly fine. Just make sure it's cooked well.
Because of my past complications, I was extremely cautious about my diet and avoided anything that had even a slight controversy like brinjal or papaya. Some doctors say it is fine, but honestly, it is always safest to ask your own gynac what suits your specific health condition.
Humare normal middle-class khane me baingan toh banta hi rehta hai, so avoiding it completely is hard. What I did was just limit the quantity—instead of a full meal, I'd have just two spoonfuls of bharta with roti to satisfy the craving. That way family is happy and my stomach is also fine!
Oh, same pinch, I was literally craving baingan aloo sabzi yesterday but my mom stopped me! Is it really that bad? My gynac said normal home-cooked veggies are fine as long as they are washed properly, but now I'm thoda confused too.
I know exactly how scary it is to choose what to eat when you are pregnant, I used to double check every vegetable! Brinjal is actually fine in moderation, but my elders told me it has 'hot' properties so I ate it very rarely. Just eat what makes u feel happy and safe, sweetie.
During my pregnancy, I had a lot of acidity, and baingan actually made it worse for me, so I stayed away. Even post-C-section, my doctor advised eating easily digestible food first, so I avoided heavy veggies. If it suits your stomach, you can have a little bit, but don't overdo it.
