Everyone keeps telling me eat dates eat dates for easy delivery. Im in my second trimester now and started having them but i dont want to overdo it. Whats the right number per day yaar?
One thing to keep in mind, dates are quite sugary. I had gestational diabetes so my doctor limited me to just one or asked me to avoid on some days. If your sugar is normal a few are fine, but if you have any sugar issue please check with your doctor first.
In our family dates and dry fruits are given to pregnant ladies for strength, usually 2 to 3 a day soaked overnight. They help with weakness and digestion. But dont overdo, and if you have sugar problem then go easy and ask the doctor.
I had about 2 to 4 dates a day in my last trimester, they are great for energy and constipation. Dont have a whole bowl though, they are high in sugar. Start small and see how your body feels.
I read about that study where eating dates in the last few weeks may help with labour, and my gynac said around 4 to 6 a day in the final weeks for some women, but only after 36 weeks and if your sugar is fine. Before that she said 2 to 3 is plenty. Definitely confirm the number with your own doctor based on your reports.
