Liquid foods
Liquid foods are definitely a top choice for pregnant women with fever, because liquid foods are often soft and hydrated, making them easy to digest. Some delicious and nutritious liquid dishes such as congee, soup, rice paper, stewed from pork stew, chicken, beef...
Among them, there is a dish that many people love when they have a fever, which is congee with green onions, perilla, eggs. Because perilla leaves have a spicy taste, warming properties, and the effect of cooling air, exfoliating, treating coughs, fever, expressing and chest tightness, it helps reduce fever quickly.
One note to keep in mind is that congee should be eaten while it is still hot so that the mother can sweat a lot, then use a towel to dry the sweat, do not take a shower immediately and avoid cold air. Can be eaten continuously for 1-2 days for best results.
Vegetables and fruits
When having a fever, we should supplement a variety of vegetables and fruits to provide essential vitamins for the body, helping to increase the body's resistance.
Sour fruits such as oranges, grapefruits... are not only suitable for many pregnant women's tastes but also help supplement the necessary amount of vitamin C, improving the body's immune system. Ripe papaya contains many vitamins A, C, calcium, iron, which are not only good for the fetus but also help the mother improve her health and recover quickly from the disease.
Drink plenty of water
When having a fever, the mother will easily dehydrate because the viruses develop very quickly. Therefore, you need to drink more water than usual to replenish the lost amount of water, help the body not feel exhausted due to fatigue and at the same time help the toxins in the body to be eliminated more easily.
One of the types of water that needs to be supplemented when suffering from a fever is coconut water. Nutritionists say that coconut water contains many electrolytes and potassium, which are especially good for pregnant women. These substances will help regenerate the body and fight the virus that causes disease in pregnant women.
Yogurt
If you are still wondering what to eat when you have a viral fever, don't miss yogurt. Yogurt is rich in probiotics that are good for the digestive system of pregnant women, helping to absorb other nutrients more strongly. On the other hand, it also helps pregnant women with viral fever cool down and recover their health.
