The general scientific consensus is clear that reaching for the hot sauce at the dinner table is not going to put your baby in any kind of danger. The old wives' tales surrounding spicy food and how it could harm your unborn child or bring on early labor have no scientific basis, confirms Romper. It's not going to cause you or your baby any harm, so eat up!
Of course, there are a few caveats. If you're not used to eating spicy meals or have a sensitive stomach, then you may experience heartburn and gastrointestinal discomfort. Even if you eat the foods regularly, you could suffer from similar sensations. A good tip to follow, especially if you're craving spicy foods during pregnancy, is to take baby steps with the entire thing. Drinking plenty of water could help as well.
You might even be doing yourself (and your baby) a favor with your hankering for hot wings every night. A 2001 study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics notes that eating spicy foods when you're pregnant could help expand your baby's palate. Peppers can relieve inflammation, and spicy foods have also been linked with better cardiovascular health, so it's a win-win.
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