Bird’s nest is highly regarded as a miracle supplement which promotes general well being, moisturize the skin, maintain beauty, relieve fatigue and enhance the metabolism of fat. Naturally, I was told numerous times by caring family members and friends to consume bird’s nest during pregnancy.

It should be obvious by now I suffered skin ailments throughout my pregnancy. Chinese physicians and medicine practitioners recommended bird’s nest to improve my skin condition and overall health. I’m delighted to hear that not only is it good for the mother, my baby’s general well-being and complexion would also benefit from bird’s nest I consume. Well, I have always been wary of what I eat when pregnant but I’ve heared enough good things about bird’s nest to go out to get some and try it for myself.

Bird’s nest has always been up there in the exotic and expensive food category. It cost me hundreds of dollars for a handful of quality bird’s nest but if it is good for the baby, it’s worth paying for I guess.

It took me almost an hour to carefully clean the raw bird’s nest to ensure no feathers remain because it might cause allergies in babies. After the time and effort in preparation, I was so looking forward to savour my first bowl of bird’s nest as an expecting mother …

Guess what! I vomitted it all out after 3 hours. Having just had my supper 5 mins earlier, I thought my meal could’ve been contaminated which made me threw up. It couldn’t have been the bird’s nest, I hoped.

My second bowl of bird’s nest came 2 weeks later. I vomitted again. In fact, I threw up 5 times. Rashes appeared on my face almost immediately. I was shocked when I saw my face in such a terrible condition.

This time, I did not eat anything after the bowl of bird’s nest. So I am absolutely certain it was bird’s nest that made me vomit.

I felt so weak and uncomfortable after the vomitting spell. Luckily it did not affect my baby.

The rashes on my face took 3 days to subside. My mother jokingly said that my baby might not like the taste of bird’s nest and made me vomit .