I ordered noodles last night and then later realised it had ajinomoto, ab thoda guilt ho raha hai. Everyone keeps saying avoid MSG in pregnancy but no one tells the actual reason na. Is it really that harmful or just one of those random scares?
Actually my MIL strictly banned me from eating Chinese food during pregnancy because of ajinomoto. She used to say it's not good for the baby's development, so I just stuck to ghar ka simple khana to avoid any family drama.
MSG causes a lot of water retention and bloating, which is already a nightmare during pregnancy. Trust me, after my C-section, dealing with extra bloating was so painful and uncomfortable. Try to avoid it as much as possible so your recovery later is smoother.
To be honest, eating MSG-heavy food outside can sometimes lead to bad stomach issues or dehydration. If you get hospitalized for dehydration, those IV drips and room charges add up to thousands of rupees unnecessarily. Better to eat safe food and save that money for the baby delivery expenses.
Oh god, I used to worry so much about this! I accidentally ate some noodles with MSG once and panicked for three days thinking it would affect my baby. Actually, a tiny bit of MSG occasionally won't do anything, but too much can cause headaches and thirst, so just try to eat fresh food to keep your mind at peace.
Honestly, we don't have time to fall sick with all the office work and managing home. MSG is mostly found in processed or cheap street food which can easily cause acidity or stomach upset. Just stick to quick, healthy home-cooked meals during these months to stay active and fit.
