My mom used to give me 2-3 soaked dates with my morning milk. Towards the 9th month, she increased it to 6 dates because they say it helps with smooth delivery. It felt so comforting having her take care of me.
Dates are great, but since I had PCOS and a higher risk of gestational diabetes, my doctor told me to stick to just 2 dates a day. Do monitor your blood sugar before eating too many of them.
I ate 6 dates daily in my ninth month, and honestly, looking back at my labor, I feel it really helped. It's amazing how our bodies prepare. Eat them happily, they are great for your stamina.
I kept a box of dates at my office desk. 2-3 dates are an easy, quick snack when you have back-to-back meetings and need a quick energy boost. Don't overcomplicate it, just grab a couple when hungry.
Usually, 2 to 4 dates per day is perfect. In the final month, you can increase to 6 as some studies show it helps with cervical ripening. Just make sure you check your sugar levels first.
I just had my baby and I ate 3-4 dates daily in my third trimester. They really helped with my sweet cravings and iron levels. Just don't overeat them early on because they are quite warm for the body.
I couldn't eat anything in my first trimester, but in the second, I started having 2 dates a day for energy. They are great for constipation too. If you are nauseous, try blending them into a milkshake.
