I usually add flaxseed to my morning smoothie for health benefits. Now that I'm pregnant, I'm wondering if it's still safe to consume it. Can a pregnant woman take flaxseed?
Eating a tiny sprinkle of flaxseed in your daily curd or salad is generally considered safe, but please be very cautious about taking large amounts or flaxseed oil supplements. Since our pregnancies are so precious and delicate, it is always best to run this by your doctor before making it a daily habit.
I felt so confused about what seeds are safe to eat when I was pregnant, especially since everyone had different opinions. I started having a tiny bit of roasted flaxseeds for digestion, but I felt much safer after asking my doctor who told me to keep it very minimal. It's always best to get that reassurance from your doc.
Having a history of PCOS makes me extra cautious about anything that affects hormones, like phytoestrogens in flaxseed. I avoided taking flaxseed supplements entirely and only had a pinch of roasted flaxseeds occasionally in my food. I highly recommend checking with your gynecologist first, just to be absolutely safe.
I am currently pregnant and was actually wondering the same thing because of my constipation! I read that a small teaspoon of ground flaxseed is fine, but large amounts can affect hormones. Does anyone else here eat a little flaxseed daily, and did your doctor say it's okay?
