I sometimes get a bit of acidity or indigestion. I usually take Pudin Hara for relief, but now that I'm pregnant, I'm unsure. Can we eat Pudin Hara during pregnancy?
Your gut is already doing gymnastics with all those pregnancy hormones, so let's not make it more complicated! Skip the Pudin Hara pearls for now since the concentrated oils can be too strong. Chewing some simple saunf or sipping ginger water is much safer and will save you from that weird burning throat feeling!
During my IVF journey, I was super careful about everything I consumed. Pudin Hara has highly concentrated mint oil, which might not be the best thing for your stomach lining right now as it can increase heartburn. It is always safer to consult your doctor before taking any such over-the-counter herbal pills. Try to stay positive and take care of your body.
According to my doctor, concentrated herbal oils in Pudin Hara can sometimes trigger gastric irritation or acid reflux, which are already very common in pregnancy. It's much safer to use fresh pudina leaves in your raita or chutney instead of taking the OTC capsules. If you have severe stomach pain or gas, definitely let your doctor know rather than self-medicating.
I used to reach out for Pudin Hara every time I felt bloated, but when I got pregnant, I got scared of taking it because of the strong mint oils. I asked my gynecologist and she said it is better to avoid these concentrated pearls. Instead, she asked me to drink warm water with a few fennel seeds (saunf) for gas relief. So don't worry, just stick to natural kitchen remedies!
Honestly, I had terrible acidity during my pregnancy and asked my doctor about Pudin Hara. She advised me to avoid the pills and instead suggested having freshly made mint-lemon water or buttermilk with roasted cumin powder. It works beautifully and is completely safe for the baby, so give it a try.
