I've heard that saffron is good for pregnant women, especially for a fair baby. I want to include it in my diet. How should one eat saffron during pregnancy? What's the right way to consume it?
Honestly, saffron is great for mood swings and digestion, but only in moderation. You should only use 2-3 strands soaked in warm milk, and it is best started after the fourth month. Always buy pure saffron and avoid any cheap artificial colors.
I am currently planning my pregnancy and I've heard so much about kesar milk! From what I gather, it is best started only after the first trimester and in very small quantities. I'm definitely going to ask my doctor about the right way to take it when the time comes.
Please be very careful with saffron, as taking too much can cause uterine contractions. Since I had a high-risk pregnancy with complications, my doctor advised me to avoid it completely in the first trimester. Always ask your gynac before adding it to your daily diet.
I recently delivered and I used to have kesar milk during my second and third trimesters. I would just soak 2 strands in warm milk for 10 minutes before drinking it at night. It actually helped me sleep better, but I strictly kept the quantity very low.
The nutritionists at our hospital advised us that while saffron is safe, it should only be consumed in minimal quantities, like 1 or 2 strands a day. They emphasized that excess consumption is not safe during pregnancy. Please consult your clinical dietician before starting it.
Haha, don't worry, eating kesar won't magically make your baby super fair like the relatives claim! Just add 1-2 tiny strands to warm milk in the evening if you like the taste. Just don't go overboard, we don't want a saffron overload in there!
