Is chili good for pregnancy?

Question

I love spicy food yaar, can't eat anything without green chili. Now im in my second trimester and MIL keeps saying avoid spicy, baby ke liye theek nahi. Is it actually bad or thoda is okay?

Kiran Babu · Answer

Sweetie, eat in moderation. Red chilli powder can trigger really bad acidity and reflux during these months. Stick to mild green chillies and home-cooked food as much as possible, okay?

Devika Sanghvi · Answer

I am in my 18th week and suddenly craving spicy things so much, but I get scared thinking if it's safe. Did anyone else eat spicy green chillies daily? I try to limit it but sometimes the craving is too much.

Bhavna Shukla · Answer

It is okay to eat a little spice if you feel like it. Just make sure it doesn't cause gas or stomach pain. Take care of yourself and eat healthy.

Samiha Shanmugam · Answer

Chillies are perfectly safe in normal quantities, there is no medical reason to avoid them completely. Just manage your spice tolerance because pregnancy digestion is already slow. If you get severe heartburn, just cut down on the red chilli.

Preeti Rathore · Answer

My nutritionist at Cloudnine told me that chillies don't harm the baby at all. But she advised me to keep it low to avoid acidity issues. You can ask your hospital's dietician during your next checkup for a proper diet chart.

Shubhra Shinde · Answer

There's no scientific study saying chillies are harmful, but they contain capsaicin which triggers acid reflux. My gynac told me that as long as my stomach can handle it, home-cooked spicy food is totally fine. Just drink lots of water and don't go overboard.

Amoolya Kulkarni · Answer

Actually, chillies are not bad for the baby, but they will definitely ruin your peace with acidity, yaar. I had to literally stop eating street food because of the spicy chutneys. Try to control the spice levels for a few months.

Deepthi Krishnan · Answer

I used to crave spicy maggi and green chillies so much during my pregnancy! My toddler is 2 now and perfectly fine, so don't stress. Just avoid eating too much outside spicy food to prevent heartburn.

Karishma Sahu · Answer

After my IVF journey, I was super careful with everything I ate. Honestly, normal green chillies in food are okay in moderation, but don't eat too much spicy food as it causes bad acidity. Just listen to your body, dear, and check with your doc if you feel any discomfort.

Ambili Dwivedi · Answer

Arre, chillies are fine but get ready for crazy heartburn! With twins, my stomach was already pushed up and chillies made it feel like a volcano. Eat thoda spicy if u crave it, but keep cold milk ready!