It is best for women not to eat spicy food during pregnancy, mainly because of the following points: 1. Spicy food is stimulating to the gastrointestinal tract and can speed up gastrointestinal peristalsis, which may lead to diarrhea in pregnant women, and spicy food may also have a certain stimulating effect on the smooth muscle of the uterus, which may lead to uterine contractions and symptoms of preterm miscarriage or preterm labor. 2. Spicy food can lead to increased secretion of stomach acid, which may cause a burning sensation in the stomach and even cause reflux esophagitis in pregnant women. The spicy food may lead to constipation, women should eat light, nutritious and easy to digest food during pregnancy, avoid spicy and irritating food, and the diet should be diversified and needs comprehensive nutrition.