everyone in ghar keeps telling me to eat khajoor daily for easy delivery. im in my third trimester now. is there actually something to it or just gharelu baat? how many a day is ok?
I panicked in my first trimester when I accidentally ate a handful of dates because someone told me it causes miscarriage. But my doctor laughed and said they are actually super healthy for iron. Having 2-3 daily is absolutely fine and normal.
Please be very careful with dates if you have high blood sugar or gestational diabetes, as they are packed with natural sugar and can cause rapid spikes. I had to completely avoid them during my pregnancy under my doctor's strict guidance.
I wanted to eat dates but was so scared of them causing too much body 'heat' or spiking my blood sugar. I ended up calling my gynac to ask if 2 dates a day was safe. Please check with your doctor if you have any doubts!
I've been reading so much about this! Some articles say dates help in smooth labor if eaten in the 9th month. Is that actually true, and how many should we eat daily?
Currently stuffing my face with dates in my 36th week hoping for an easy delivery, though my back still hurts like crazy! They are great for natural sweetness when you crave chocolates, just don't overdo it or you'll get a sugar rush.
Research actually shows that eating dates in late pregnancy can help with cervical dilation and reduce the need for induced labor. My gynac advised eating 4-6 dates daily starting from the 36th week, provided sugar levels are normal.
They are a great, budget-friendly way to keep your hemoglobin up instead of spending a fortune on expensive supplements later. Just buy standard good quality dates from the local store and have a couple daily.
Dates are an excellent source of fiber, iron, and potassium, which can help prevent constipation. However, since they are high in sugar, it's best to consult your doctor about the right quantity, especially if you're tracking your glucose levels.
