I have a bit of a cough and usually take ginger and honey for relief. But now that I'm pregnant, I'm not sure if it's safe. Can I have ginger and honey during pregnancy?
Yes, ginger and honey are perfectly safe and actually work like magic for morning sickness. I used to drink warm ginger water with a spoon of honey whenever I felt nauseous. Just keep the ginger quantity small, as too much of it can heat up the body.
I remember being so scared to even touch ginger tea during my first trimester, thinking it was 'hot'. But my doctor reassured me that a little ginger and honey is completely fine. My toddler is running around perfectly fine now, so don't stress over such small things!
My mother-in-law used to give me a little ginger and honey paste for my throat congestion, which is a very old family remedy. I asked my doctor too, and she said it is completely safe in moderation. It is much better than taking unnecessary cold medicines during pregnancy.
Honestly, I survive on ginger-honey tea because this third trimester acid reflux is no joke. It is safe and keeps my throat from burning, but at this point, nothing can cure my sleep deprivation! Just don't overdo the ginger and you'll be fine.
With twins, my acidity and nausea were double, and this ginger-honey combo was my absolute savior. Don't consume it like a main course though, just a tiny bit in warm water or tea is enough. Otherwise, you'll be running to the washroom even more!
