Why Have I Never Seen a Pregnant Chinese Woman?
Women taking maternity leave may find their roles diminished or reduced at work. Pregnant women may even be prevented from attending weddings.
Chinese pregnancy traditions are founded upon a complex mix of cultural beliefs, superstitions, and Confucian principles to promote both mother and baby health while keeping society peaceful.
Herbal teas
Herbal tea is a beverage prepared from any part of a plant other than Camellia sinensis (i.e. black, oolong, green or white tea), such as flowers, fruit, leaves, roots, seeds or stems that do not stem from this species of Camellia sinensis (i.e. black, oolong, green or white tea). Herbal infusions are often enjoyed by pouring hot or boiling water over chosen plant parts and letting them steep for an extended period before drinking or straining and possibly adding other ingredients such as sweeteners or salt for additional flavoured flavoring options.
Some herbal teas advertised for pregnant women are sold in supermarkets and health food stores as being safe, however there is insufficient data on how safe these beverages actually are; thus it is wise to drink these in moderation as some herbs used may pose risks such as menstrual bleeding, miscarriage or birth defects if consumed in large doses.
Chrysanthemum Flower Tea, while popular among users for relieving joint discomfort and nausea, can actually raise your blood pressure if consumed regularly due to its inclusion of liquorice, which has the ability to increase it. Liquorice is often present in many fruit and herbal teas so it is wise to check their label prior to drinking them.
Prenatal tea can help pregnant mothers stay nourished throughout their pregnancies by providing all of the nutrients their unborn child requires, including helping with nausea and morning sickness. Prenatal tea offers many benefits including soothing nausea and morning sickness.
Non-herbal teas also contain small amounts of caffeine, but are generally safe to drink during pregnancy. By contrast, herbal teas are generally not regulated and could contain herbs that could potentially harm an unborn baby’s development if consumed unknowingly during gestation. It is therefore advisable that pregnant women only drink teas that have been classified by the Natural Medicines Database as likely safe during gestation.
Fish and shellfish
Fish and shellfish (including crustaceans and mollusks ) are abundant sources of protein, healthy fats and micronutrients like vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation and promote cardiovascular health. A study published last year concluded that regular seafood consumption led to lower risks of death from cardiovascular disease among consumers consuming it regularly; additionally it may help prevent preterm birth and hypertension during gestation for pregnant women.
The Never Seen a Pregnant Chinese Woman or Asian Women Lay Eggs meme addresses a popular misperception that Asian women do not get pregnant and instead lay eggs instead of producing children like Western counterparts do. It has seen widespread popularity on Twitter and TikTok particularly between 2021-2022.
