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Pineapple ardent enemy appears to be the pregnant women. Because this one accused fruit can cause a variety of health problems in pregnant women, from miscarriage to the risk of giving birth to premature babies.
Knowing these assumptions, Dr. Dyan Mega Inderawati from KlikDokter lift the talk. He said that there are no foods that can actually cause the occurrence of preterm birth directly, including pineapple. So, the pineapple is not "several" is for pregnant women, especially if You consumes just a little bit.
"There will be no Pineapple makes a miscarriage or premature birth if consumed within reasonable limits," explains Dr. Ega.
Pineapple itself contains levels of high fiber and low fat. Not just that, the pineapple is also rich in vitamins B1, B6, and vitamin C is good for heart health, nervous system, and can strengthen the immune system.
So, don't be too "hostile" pineapple, Yes. Because, if You rabid pineapple, staying just reduced the portion of consumers. And if still in doubt, consult a doctor to stay related to the number of securities in consuming pineapple during pregnancy.
Furthermore, according to Dr. Ega, the causes of preterm birth is usually not because of the food. He said that premature birth is generally caused by factors from the mother and the baby.
To factors from the mother, among other things:
Mothers who have unhealthy lifestyles, like smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages, higher risk to give birth to premature babies.
Women who have a uterus or incompetence of the cervix (cervical) which is easy to open a higher risk to give birth prematurely
In addition to these circumstances, the occurrence of preeclampsia during pregnancy also increases the risk of premature birth.
"Preeclampsia during pregnancy is a condition which is characterized by an increase in blood pressure (hypertension) and the presence of protein in the urine (proteinuria)," explains Dr. Nadia Octavia from KlikDokter.
Preeclampsia can prevent the placenta to get enough blood flow, thus triggering the baby was born premature and have a low weight. The more it gets worse again, preeclampsia can also cause death in the womb due to impaired fetal blood vessels.
Not limited to that, preeclampsia can also lead to complications in the form of a kidney disorder and bouts of severe shortness of breath due to a buildup of fluid in the lungs pulmonary edema alias. Further, babies born of mothers with preeclampsia tends to have the respiratory organs are small and are not perfect. These circumstances make the baby require special monitoring on neonatal intensive space.
Meanwhile, for the risk factors from the infants, the presence of chromosome abnormalities or genetics is the cause of the high risk of preterm birth. "Usually when the twins, it also can be high risk for premature birth," added dr, Ega.
Knowing this medical fact, you and other pregnant women should no longer perceive the pineapple as an enemy to be avoided. Because of this exotic fruit does not play a role in the occurrence of miscarriage or premature birth, as long as it is consumed in the amounts to taste.
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