Is it safe to eat chillies during pregnancy?

Question

I love spicy food but my saas keeps stopping me saying mirchi is not good for baby. Im 5 months along and craving teekha so badly. Is there actually any harm or just a myth?

Amoolya Raghavan · Answer

They are safe, but if you have morning sickness, spicy food can make your stomach feel much worse when you throw up. I had to completely avoid chillies to keep my nausea under control. Try having milder foods for a few days.

Mandira Dave · Answer

I am in my 3rd trimester and honestly, baby is already kicking my ribs, so eating extra chillies just adds fire to the mix, haha! You can eat them, but prepare for some serious acidity later in the day.

Meena Karunakaran · Answer

Yes, it is safe to eat chillies in normal amounts. Just don't make the food too spicy as it can cause acidity. Take care of yourself.

Vasudha Prasad · Answer

Yes, chillies are safe but keep them moderate to avoid heartburn. Don't eat too much spicy food.

Sudha Iyer · Answer

I had crazy spicy cravings and ate green chillies with almost everything during my pregnancy! I delivered a healthy baby just last month. Just watch out for heartburn, which can get really bad in the later months.