5 types of water pregnant women should not drink in the summer

In fact, pregnant women can drink most types of summer drinks, especially smoothies and fruit juices from vegetables and fruits, which are all very good. However, like all other foods and drinks, pregnant women should only drink cooling drinks in moderation, because too much of anything is not good.

Some drinks pregnant women should avoid in the summer include:

Pregnant women should absolutely not drink unboiled water, because unboiled water may contain many bacteria that have not been "destroyed", which can cause diarrhea or other infectious diseases.

Beverages such as coffee, wine, beer, tea... often contain caffeine, whether in small or large amounts. Caffeine can quickly affect the fetus through the placenta. According to animal studies, caffeine can cause cleft palate, toe or foot deformities, spina bifida or absence of jaw, absence of eyes, incomplete ossification, growth retardation... So when pregnant, be careful not to drink too much of this type of drink, regardless of the brand.

Normally, tea contains caffeine and tannin (a substance that makes tea taste astringent). In strong tea, the amount of caffeine and tannin is even higher. During pregnancy, strong tea has a negative effect on the bone development of the fetus. Moreover, tannic acid in tea also hinders iron absorption, leading to anemia during difficult pregnancy.

Phosphate in carbonated soft drinks when entering the intestines combines with iron in food to create unwanted substances for the human body. Pregnant women who drink a lot of soft drinks can also lose some iron, causing anemia.

Cold drinks can cause gastrointestinal spasms, anemia, abdominal pain, bloating, and indigestion. This drink is very “sensitive” to the fetus because it stimulates cold to the fetus, making the fetus unstable.