There are many different opinions about whether you can eat chocolate during pregnancy. One of the commonly heard is that the caffeine contained in it may lead to miscarriage and premature birth and that you should not eat it. Another is that the lecithin added to chocolate is good for fetal brain development. So, in the end, can I eat it or not? Pregnant women can eat chocolate, but they should pay attention to the amount. Then the benefits of chocolate for pregnant women: 1. Positive impact on the fetus: The consumption of chocolate by pregnant women can have a positive impact on the behavior of the fetus. Although the real reason for this effect is not fully identified, it is certain that when a pregnant woman eats chocolate, she will feel good and feel great, and the pregnant woman will transmit this feeling to the fetus in her womb, and when the child is born, they will become more pleasant and cheerful. 2, prevention of pre-eclampsia: A study in the United States showed that daily consumption of a certain amount of high-quality chocolate can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, and can prevent gestational hypertension. The theobromine in chocolate is an important chemical that acts as a diuretic, promotes cardiac muscle function and diastolic blood vessels. Chocolate in some other components are also beneficial to the body, such as magnesium, can play a role in reducing blood pressure. 3, Hercules in labor: chocolate is rich in carbohydrates, fat, protein and various minerals, the human body is absorbed and digested quickly, so it is called “Hercules in labor” by experts, pregnant women in labor before the appropriate to eat some chocolate, you can get enough strength to promote the opening of the uterus as soon as possible, smooth delivery It is very beneficial to both mother and baby. Pregnant women eating chocolate precautions: pregnant women eating chocolate must pay attention to the amount, do not eat more than 100 grams of chocolate per day, otherwise it will be detrimental to the body of pregnant women and fetuses. Because chocolate contains caffeine, each standard size chocolate contains 50 mg of caffeine. If a pregnant woman consumes more than 300 mg of caffeine daily it may cause miscarriage, make the fetus lose weight, and may also lead to premature birth. In addition, excessive consumption of chocolate can make some essential nutrients deficient, which will affect the health of pregnant women and is not conducive to the growth and development of the fetus. Moreover, some chocolates contain too much sugar, which may induce gestational diabetes in pregnant women. In addition, chocolate is high in sugar, pregnant women should rinse their mouths in time after eating chocolate to prevent the growth of oral bacteria.