for me i didnt take any chicken essence or even bird nest on first trimester. Just keep simple and avoid all those herbs etc as not sure some might contain herb that cause too much cooling. As my tot is on first trimester, our body need to stay warm for the baby.. anything that cause cooling like bitter gourd .. melon or some food that cause cooling effect.. i avoid them just to play safe. On the second trimester which is now then i start taking bird nest with ginger and red dates just fortnightly.
really try avoid chrysanthemum... is really not good base on my friends experience. The body might feel heaty but just stay hydrate with plain water is best and safest. Body temperature will feel much warmer when you are pregnant and is normal. Dont take such to cool your temperature..stay hydrate with plain water i think is the best and safest.
