The effect on the fetus when a pregnant woman eats moldy food depends on how much is eaten. A small amount of moldy food usually has little effect, and a large intake of moldy food can easily affect the development of the fetus.
If a pregnant woman consumes a small amount of moldy food, as long as she doesn’t have any discomfort after eating it, she can drink more water and pay more attention to dietary safety in her daily life.
If a large amount of moldy food is consumed, it is easy to cause frequent diarrhea, nausea, dizziness and other symptoms, it should be considered as food poisoning and infected, in which case it may affect the development of the fetus, and in serious cases, it may lead to miscarriage or preterm delivery and other problems.
It is recommended that pregnant women should eat a healthy, light and nutritious diet, check the shelf life before eating, and seek medical attention when they feel unwell.