Health Steward Q&A Women’s Health Pregnancy & Prenatal Care

What kind of soup is good for early pregnancy?

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Asked on:Apr 17, 2026 05:22 AM

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  • Emmy Emmy

    Apr 17, 2026

      Recommendation 1: Carrot, Corn and Pork Ribs Soup

      Method: Clean the purchased ribs and cut the carrots and corn into small pieces according to your favorite cutting method. Then add enough water to put the ingredients in. If you like a lighter soup, stew it, which is more conducive to maintaining the original taste of the food. If you want a more boney texture, just put it in the casserole and cook it. The general method is to bring it to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer slowly for two hours so that the ribs, corn, and carrots can be better flavored. When the meat becomes tender, add salt, cooking wine, ginger and other condiments.

      Nutritional characteristics: Corn is very rich in niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, promote metabolism, and adjust the overall health of the body. nerve In addition, the ribs can also supplement calcium and blood, providing rich protein and fat for expectant mothers. The carotene in carrots can combine various nutrients to whet the appetite of expectant mothers.

      Recommendation 2: Cordyceps Flower Chicken Soup

      Method: Prepare the cordyceps flowers, wolfberry, and ginseng, wash them separately, add the prepared chicken pieces and stew them together over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meat is tender, then add chopped green onion, minced ginger, salt and other condiments, and you can drink the soup and eat the meat.

      Nutritional characteristics: The health-preserving effects of Cordyceps flower are the same as those of Cordyceps sinensis. They can nourish yin and moisturize the lungs, reduce inflammation, calm down, and improve the body's immunity. In particular, it can prevent and treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.

      Recommendation 3: Soybean and Spare Ribs Soup

      Method: Soak the soybeans in water for an hour and then prepare the ribs. Then put the soybeans and the ribs into the water and boil over high heat for 20 minutes, then turn to low heat and simmer for half an hour, add chopped green onion and other condiments, and it is ready to eat.

      Nutritional characteristics: Soybeans can supplement estrogen, and also have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach. Especially for patients with poor diet or excessive mental exertion in early pregnancy, causing neurasthenia, insomnia and other problems, they have a good therapeutic effect. Drinking more in early pregnancy can promote fetus It is of great help to the brain development.

      Recommendation 4: Red dates, lotus seeds and pork belly soup

      Method: Soak the red dates and lotus seeds for a while, put in the prepared pork belly and fold it up, then add a bowl of water (do not add too much water) and put them into a pot with water and simmer. Simmer slowly over medium heat for two hours. Observe the color of the meat and try it with chopsticks. If you can insert it, it means the meat is rotten and ready to eat.

      Nutritional characteristics: Lotus seeds have the effects of calming the mind, nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, while red dates can replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach. Cooking it with pork belly is not only more nutritious, fragrant and smooth, but also has stronger nourishing and fitness effects, which is especially suitable for pregnant women to eat regularly.

      Recommendation 5: Pork liver and spinach soup

      Method: First cut the pork liver into thin slices, then soak it in water for half an hour. After taking it out, add some ginger and salt, stir well, then blanch it with spinach in water, and then take it out. Boil a pot of water, then add pork liver, spinach, ginger, and sesame oil seasonings.

      Nutritional characteristics: Pork liver and spinach are very rich in iron, phosphorus, B-carotene, etc., which are very helpful in improving iron deficiency. anemia It has a very good preventive effect. Blanching spinach with water can remove its oxalic acid and improve its nutrition.

      Of course, there are many soups suitable for expectant mothers to drink in life. In fact, for expectant mothers, as long as they eat a balanced diet, they can better promote their health. healthy . (Special article for 99 Health Network (www.99.com.cn), please indicate the source if you need to reprint. )