My MIL made fresh junnu at home and is insisting I eat it daily for strength. Im in my 5th month and craving it too honestly, but suddenly got confused if it's totally fine in pregnancy. Anyone eating it regularly?
Sending you so much love and positive vibes on your beautiful journey. When I was pregnant after my IVF cycle, I was incredibly careful about everything I ate. Junnu is highly nutritious, but since it's made from colostrum milk, please check with your doctor first to be absolutely safe. Your peace of mind is the most important thing right now, so eat only what makes you feel secure.
Oh god, I had such crazy cravings for kharvas during my pregnancy! Honestly, I ate it twice and nothing happened, but my brain was too fried from no sleep to even overthink it. Just make sure it’s prepared hygienically, otherwise u will be running to the washroom. Enjoy a little bit, but dont go crazy eating the whole box like I did!
I remember tracking my food intake daily on BabyCenter and Mylo! According to most trackers, colostrum milk sweet is fine as long as the milk is fully pasteurized. Raw milk sweets are generally red-flagged on these apps due to infection risks. Just log it, eat a small piece if it's cooked properly, and stay hydrated!
Actually, I researched this a lot because my MIL wanted me to have it. My gynac clearly told me that junnu made from raw, unpasteurized first-milk can carry bacteria like listeria. If you are making it at home, make sure the milk is boiled really well or pasteurized. I only had a small homemade portion after my doctor gave the green light in the second trimester.
I know how stressful it is to worry about every single bite you take, especially when you want this baby so badly. Personally, after my past loss, I chose to completely avoid foods like junnu because unpasteurized milk can sometimes carry infections. It might be totally safe, but if you have even a tiny bit of doubt, maybe skip it for now or ask your gynac just to be on the safer side.
