Limit consumption of Sichuan pepper during pregnancy. These spicy peppers contain many vitamins and nutrients, but, they also contain citrinin, a mycotoxin, a toxic secondary metabolite that can be harmful. Eating this pepper regularly can cause constipation and may induce premature birth.

You should be careful when eating Sichuan pepper during the postpartum period. It might induce inflammation and lead to constipation.

Be careful when eating sichuan pepper while breastfeeding. It can cause irritation, inflammation and constipation. In addition, if baby has symptoms such as eczema or allergies, breastfeeding mothers should avoid eating sichuan pepper altogether.

Sichuan pepper is not suitable for babies under the age of 11 months.