Does anyone take any tonics during their pregnancy? Eg, can we take Essence of chicken? How many times per week? If so, what other tonics are recommended? I've been taking bird's nest, just wonder if there's other things to help baby & mum to stay strong & healthy. Thx!

I think it is best not to take tonics too much when you are pregnant and also when you breastfeed! Chinese physician chided my sister in law for eating too much tonics when she was breastfeeding and that's why my niece has eczema. I think a natural balanced diet during pregnancy will be sufficient. As for birds nest I have taken it but only in third trimester. There are some people who claims that taking birds nest will cause eczema or phlegm in baby. I am not sure if this is true but my gal did have a lot of phlegm since birth:( maybe Coz I keep feeling thirsty during pregnancy and took a lot of cold drinks including chilled birds nest . If you want to take birds nest pls eat it warm especially the home cooked warm type will be better