Can we have drumstick leaves during pregnancy?

Question

My MIL says drumstick leaves are very good for health. I'm in my first trimester and wondering if it's safe to eat them during pregnancy. Can I include them in my diet?

Ekta Bajaj · Answer

Yes dear, my mother-in-law used to make drumstick leaves soup for me. It is very healthy but eat in limit. Take care.

Tanvi Soni · Answer

Actually moringa leaves are highly nutritious, but moderation is key. Honestly, it's always safer to just run it by your gynac in your next checkup. Every pregnancy is different, so getting her green light helps a lot.

Renu Deshmukh · Answer

Beta, drumstick leaves (shevga) are very good for health, full of iron and calcium. You can make thoda soup or add them to dal once a week. But don't eat too much, balance is very important during these months.

Kanika Kohli · Answer

Oh I ate drumstick leaves throughout my second trimester, and my boy is a healthy toddler now! It really helped with my hemoglobin levels. Just make sure to wash them thoroughly and cook well.

Riddhi Mehta · Answer

Personally, I didn't eat them because my stomach was very sensitive. My MIL said it is good, but I preferred to play safe and stuck to regular spinach and methi. Do what feels right for your body.

Asha Barik · Answer

Having PCOS meant I had to be double careful about what I ate to avoid sugar spikes. I had drumstick leaves dal maybe once in two weeks. It was fine for me, but definitely ask your doctor if it suits your specific diet chart.

Mishti Velayutham · Answer

When I was pregnant, I literally had a whole list of foods to ask my nutritionist at Cloudnine. She told me drumstick leaves are great but to wash them super well because of dirt and infections. Best is to ask your hospital dietitian once.

Meena Pai · Answer

I was very scared to try anything new after my previous loss, so I avoided it completely. Some people say it creates body heat. If you feel even a bit unsure, pls skip it or ask your doc first for peace of mind.

Romila Sheth · Answer

I had a C-section recently, and post-delivery my mom made moringa leaf sabzi for recovery too. During pregnancy, I had it occasionally in small quantities and it was totally fine. Just don't overdo it, and cook it properly.

Snigdha Dey · Answer

Yaar, actually drumstick leaves are super healthy but clean karna is such a task. I used to put them in my regular dal sometimes. Just don't have too much daily, thoda safe side pe rehna is better.