There's nothing wrong with spicy food, it won't harm your baby. But be ready for the heartburn if you overdo it. Just listen to your body and keep some antacids handy after consulting your doc!
I love spicy food so much and honestly, I hope I don't have to give it up completely when I conceive. I heard it doesn't hurt the baby, but it can cause horrible acidity for the mom. Is that true for everyone here?
You don't need to completely stop eating spices, just reduce the green chillies a bit. If you feel acidity, have a glass of cold buttermilk (chaas) ghar pe, it works like magic. Just don't eat very oily outside spicy food.
Spicy food is completely safe for the baby, as it doesn't cause any harm in the womb. However, it can trigger severe heartburn and acid reflux for you due to pregnancy hormones slowing digestion. Keep it moderate and discuss with your doctor if acidity gets bad.
My gynac actually told me that spicy food is perfectly fine to eat, but our digestive system gets very sensitive now. The spices can cause indigestion and gas, which makes us very uncomfortable. So, eating mild spices is a safer choice.
