Can pregnant women drink chicken soup with angelica root, astragalus, and codonopsis?

Under normal circumstances, the main effects and benefits of Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan include soothing the liver and clearing heat, strengthening the spleen and nourishing blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, alleviating hypochondriac pain, and improving irritability and restlessness. If you experience related discomfort, it is recommended to use this medicine under professional guidance. During treatment with Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan, maintain a light diet and avoid spicy or raw cold foods. Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and patients with chronic diseases should use this product only under a doctor's supervision.

In general, it is possible to wear braces during pregnancy, but the sensitive periods of the first and third trimesters should be avoided, with the second trimester being the preferred time to begin orthodontic treatment. Pregnancy itself does not affect the effectiveness of orthodontic correction; however, there are special physiological changes during pregnancy. The first trimester is a critical period for fetal organ development, and pregnant women often experience nausea, vomiting, and other early pregnancy symptoms. Wearing braces at this stage may exacerbate oral discomfort.

In general, drinking teas such as red date and goji berry tea, longan lotus seed tea, peanut skin tea, astragalus and angelica tea, and black sesame tea may have a supportive effect in improving low platelet levels. In daily life, in addition to using herbal teas for regulation, it is also helpful to moderately increase the intake of foods rich in protein and vitamins—such as lean meat, eggs, and fresh vegetables and fruits—to ensure balanced nutrition.

In general, leukemia patients can moderately consume teas such as red date-longan tea, goji berry-chrysanthemum tea, peanut skin tea, astragalus-codonopsis tea, and rose tea, which may help regulate the body to some extent. In daily life, in addition to using herbal teas for调理 (regulation), leukemia patients should also focus on a balanced diet and increase intake of protein- and vitamin-rich foods, such as lean meat, eggs, and fresh vegetables and fruits.

Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi) is generally known for its effects of reinforcing qi and strengthening the defensive system, promoting diuresis to reduce edema, enhancing qi and fluid production, expelling toxins and promoting pus discharge, and boosting immune function. Potential side effects may include inducing heat-related symptoms, exacerbating yin deficiency with internal heat, causing blood pressure fluctuations, impairing digestive function, and triggering allergic reactions. Before using Astragalus, one should clearly understand their body constitution—those with qi deficiency may use it moderately, while individuals with yin deficiency and excessive fire or internal damp-heat should avoid it.

Low amniotic fluid at seven months of pregnancy may be caused by insufficient water intake, mild placental insufficiency, fetal urinary system developmental abnormalities, gestational hypertension, or gestational diabetes. It can usually be managed through general measures, medication, or other treatments. If any abnormalities occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. In daily life, pregnant women should ensure adequate hydration, maintain a balanced diet, and avoid fatigue.

To replenish blood and energy after a miscarriage, it is necessary to choose mild and nourishing foods and appropriate medications. Commonly used foods generally include Chinese dates (red dates), longan, black-boned chicken, spinach, and red beans. Common medications typically include Ejiao Oral Liquid, Bazhen Granules, Compound Ejiao Jiang (Ejiao compound syrup), Astragalus Membranaceus Extract Oral Liquid, and Angelica Blood-Nourishing Oral Liquid. Chinese dates are rich in iron and vitamins, and they help replenish vital energy, nourish the blood, calm the mind, and promote recovery of qi and blood.

Generally speaking, there is no such thing as a "top ten fruits that easily cause miscarriage." However, during pregnancy, consuming certain fruits such as hawthorn, longan, papaya, lychee, and unripe persimmons may increase the risk of miscarriage due to their inherent properties. Pregnant women should therefore be particularly cautious, limiting or avoiding these fruits. A balanced and safe diet is essential during pregnancy, and fruits that have not been thoroughly washed should also be avoided.