Pregnant and lactating women can eat cereal in moderation, cereal is rich in nutrients, is one of the more high-quality sources of carbohydrates, to help digestion also has a certain effect, suitable for pregnant and lactating women to eat. First, pregnant women: 1, relieve stomach discomfort: in the early stages of pregnancy due to changes in hormone levels in pregnant women, often regurgitation phenomenon, appropriate consumption of cereal can relieve stomach discomfort; 2, supplemental nutrition: cereal contains a large number of carbohydrates, protein, phosphorus, zinc and other nutrients, taken in moderation to provide pregnant women with the required variety of nutrients, and a strong sense of satiety. In addition, cereal contains calcium, iron and other elements, can promote fetal bone development, prevent osteoporosis and anemia, and can prevent back and leg pain caused by calcium deficiency during pregnancy; 3, prevent constipation: cereal has a high nutritional value, contains more dietary fiber, can promote the gastrointestinal motility of pregnant women to prevent constipation during pregnancy. Second, lactation: 1, promote sleep: cereal is rich in N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, which can help sleep and improve the quality of sleep of lactating women; 2, enhance physical fitness: cereal contains eight essential amino acids, vitamin E, vitamin B, etc., to enhance the physical fitness of lactating women have certain benefits; 3, beauty: cereal contains a large number of antioxidant components, these components can Reduce the formation of melanin, lactating women in moderation to take cereal can also assist in slowing down the problem of dry skin. Pregnant and lactating women with poor gastrointestinal conditions should avoid eating cereal to avoid aggravating gastrointestinal discomfort.