Its so hot here and my MIL keeps giving me tadgola/palm water saying its cooling for the body. Im 4 months along now. Just wanted to check is it actually safe in pregnancy or should i avoid? Pls share if anyone had it.
With my PCOS history, my doctors were very particular about what I consumed, especially anything that might have hidden sugars or be fermented. Palm water definitely falls into that 'better to avoid' category during pregnancy unless a doctor specifically clears it for you. It's just safer to stick to plain water and fresh, safe juices.
When I was staying with my parents during my pregnancy, my mother used to be very particular about everything I ate or drank. She would always say, "If you're not 100% sure, just avoid it." Palm water can sometimes be fermented, so it's probably best to skip it to be safe, unless your doctor says otherwise.
I totally understand your curiosity about different foods and drinks during pregnancy, we all want the best for our babies. However, with palm water, there's always a risk of it being fermented or contaminated, which isn't safe. Please choose safer, well-known options and talk to your doctor.
When I was in my pregnancy, my doctors at the hospital always advised against consuming anything that isn't pasteurized or whose source isn't completely known. Palm water can sometimes be fermented or unhygienic, so for complete safety, it's best to avoid it. Always confirm with your gynac or the hospital's nutritionists.
Dekho, palm water often means 'toddy' or 'neera', which can be fermented or get contaminated easily. Pregnancy mein you cannot take such risks. No matter what benefits people claim, if there's even a tiny doubt about safety or hygiene, just avoid it completely. Stick to plain water or fresh coconut water.
Oh my God, this is exactly the kind of thing I would overthink for days! Anything new or 'natural' makes me worry. Honestly, if it's not something commonly recommended by doctors or known to be safe, it's better to avoid palm water during pregnancy. You really don't want to take any unnecessary risks, right?
