Is spicy food harmful during pregnancy?

Question

I really enjoy spicy food, but my family keeps telling me to avoid it now that I'm pregnant. I want to know if spicy food is actually harmful to me or the baby.

Kalpana Jog · Answer

Mummy and saas always told me to eat bland food so the baby stays calm. Honestly, it just helped me avoid bad gas and indigestion, which was a huge relief.

Zoya Nanavati · Answer

It is not harmful to your little one at all, dear. But for your own comfort, try to keep the spice levels low because heartburn gets really bad in the later months.

Bhavna Prasad · Answer

It won't harm the babies, but your stomach will definitely punish you! Carrying twins meant double the heartburn, so even a little chili felt like a volcano inside.

Anusha Pradhan · Answer

Don't worry, baby won't come out spicy! But you might end up drinking cold milk at midnight to put out the fire in your chest.

Shweta Thakur · Answer

Haan na, spicy food is not harmful to the baby, but acidity bohot badh jaati hai. Mere toh chest mein jalan hone lagti thi after eating spicy stuff.

Mishti Bajaj · Answer

Having a PCOS history made me super cautious about my diet. Spicy food doesn't harm the baby directly, but the gastric issues can make u very uncomfortable, so keep it mild.