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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Everyone knows that corn is not only tasty, but also a healthy product, containing many vitamins and microelements. However, expectant mothers, overly frightened by all sorts of restrictions and diets in connection with their "interesting situation", are used to questioning any products. So, is it possible to eat corn during pregnancy? The answer is: not only is it possible, but it is also necessary.
We will tell you about the benefits of corn for pregnant women. However, there are some pitfalls here too.
[ Can you eat corn when pregnant?
Eating corn during pregnancy is a great way to improve digestion. Corn, firstly, helps the digestion process: it helps to assimilate other products, cleanses the intestines and slows down the fermentation processes in the digestive tract. So corn is great for toxicosis.
Another advantage of eating corn during pregnancy is strengthening the circulatory system. Regular consumption helps strengthen blood vessels and improve blood circulation. So don't be afraid to eat corn during pregnancy and lactation: it is also good because it provides the expectant mother with milk.
However, there are a number of contraindications to eating corn during pregnancy. This applies to expectant mothers with increased blood clotting (and a tendency to develop blood clots), as well as with stomach ulcers.
Many women are afraid to eat corn during pregnancy because of the risk that the product may contain GMOs. Therefore, it is worth reminding once again that genetically modified products (whether corn or bay leaf) are completely harmless.
Benefits of Corn During Pregnancy
The benefits of eating corn during pregnancy are enormous. One of the secrets of corn's usefulness is that when grown, corn cobs do not accumulate any chemicals. In other words, corn is always (well, almost always) environmentally friendly.
Magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, zinc, iodine, iron - this is the list of microelements that the cob contains. There are also plenty of vitamins: A, E, H, B4. In short, there are not many products more useful than corn. During pregnancy - especially.
The starch in corn helps the body build muscle fibers, which is also important for expectant mothers. Starch is also necessary for the nervous system. It is recommended to eat as much corn as possible during pregnancy when the expectant mother has problems with the liver and gall bladder. Corn grains contain pectin, which is useful for treating tumors. Corn porridge is very useful for a growing body. Toxicosis almost always occurs during pregnancy - corn will help here too. In short, solid pluses.
However, we remind you once again that before eating corn during pregnancy, it is better to consult a doctor. If he does not find any contraindications, feel free to eat it.
Canned corn during pregnancy
Consuming canned corn during pregnancy is a separate issue. On the one hand, any preservatives are undesirable for expectant mothers. At the same time, corn grains, unlike, for example, green peas, almost do not lose their beneficial properties when preserved.
Canned corn, by the way, does not cause unpleasant bloating, unlike freshly cooked corn. During pregnancy, there are already enough unpleasant sensations in the digestive tract, so canned corn can serve as a substitute for fresh corn for those who often feel bloated.
Canned corn has far fewer calories than fresh corn, but you decide for yourself whether this is a plus or a minus for you. In fact, canned corn has the same minuses as fresh corn: it is contraindicated for ulcer sufferers and those prone to thrombosis.
If you don't have such problems, then there is no point in forbidding yourself from eating canned corn during pregnancy. The main thing is not too much. Fresh is better anyway.