Eating too spicy food during pregnancy may trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, and may also cause uterine contractions. 1. Abdominal pain and diarrhea: Pregnant women who eat too spicy food are prone to irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach, triggering gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. 2. constipation: during pregnancy, the hormone levels in a woman’s body will change, which will easily lead to constipation, and eating too spicy food during pregnancy may aggravate the symptoms of constipation. 3. Causing uterine contractions: Pregnant women who are approaching labor and are eating too spicy food may cause uterine contractions and premature labor. Some pregnant women consume spicy food in moderation in early pregnancy to help improve their appetite. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women to consume food that is too spicy, otherwise it may adversely affect their body as well as the fetus.