Mom keeps telling me to eat dates daily for strength but ive also heard mixed things about having them early on. Im 9 weeks. Thoda confused, did u all have dates throughout?
I ate 3 to 4 dates daily during my last trimester, and honestly, they gave me so much energy during my labor. Plus, they really helped with my pregnancy constipation, so they are highly recommended!
I am in my fifth month and also really want to eat dates! But some elders told me they are 'garam' and can cause issues in early months. Are you guys eating them in the second trimester, or should we wait?
Dates are actually excellent during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester as they help soften the cervix for a smoother delivery. Just limit it to 2-3 pieces a day since they are quite high in natural sugars.
Even though dates are highly nutritious, please check with your gynac before adding them to your daily diet. If you have any risk of high blood sugar or gestational diabetes, your doctor might ask you to avoid them.
Yes, please eat them! They were my absolute go-to sweet snack during midnight cravings, and trust me, you will need all that stored energy once the baby is born and you get zero sleep.
