I love til ladoo and chikki especially in winters but my mom said avoid sesame during pregnancy, garam hota hai. Im in 2nd trimester now. Is it actually a problem or can I have it in small amount?
I recently had my baby and honestly, I avoided til laddu in my first trimester because of elders' advice. But in the third trimester, my doctor said a little bit is totally fine and healthy.
Keep a positive mind and eat whatever feels healthy in small amounts. God has made our bodies strong, just avoid eating too much of warm-natured foods.
Oh my god, I accidentally ate a sesame bun in my first trimester and panicked so much! But nothing happened, so don't overthink it, just avoid bulk quantities.
Don't worry, a small amount of sesame is not going to harm you or the baby. Just stay relaxed, eat a balanced diet, and avoid eating too much of it during the hot summer months.
According to most pregnancy apps, sesame seeds are safe and nutritious, but Indian traditions advise avoiding them in the first trimester. Best to keep it moderate after the first 12 weeks.
After my long IVF journey, I was too scared to touch sesame seeds at all because of the 'garam' food myths. If it makes you anxious, it is better to avoid it for now to keep your mind at peace.
Look, having a little sesame on your burger bun or salad won't do anything. Just don't eat whole bowls of til laddus in the early months and you are absolutely fine.
At my hospital, the dietician explicitly told me that normal food containing small amounts of sesame seeds is perfectly safe. If you are worried, just call your hospital helpline and clarify.
I had thyroid issues so I was extra careful about my diet. I asked my gynac before eating anything with sesame, and she said small quantities are fine, but do check with your doctor during your regular follow-up.
Let's be practical, a pinch of sesame seeds won't cause any harm. But if you are planning to eat til chikki or laddus, just wait till the third trimester.
In our South Indian household, we use sesame oil and seeds regularly. My mother-in-law advised avoiding sesame seeds in the early weeks, and my doctor also agreed it's safer to avoid excess 'heat' producing foods initially.
I totally understand your fear, dear, we hear so many conflicting things from everyone. Try to avoid them in the first three months just for your peace of mind, and then have them in moderation.
