I have been reading up so much on this because we are planning soon. Is it actually safe to start from the first month itself, or do we have to wait? Some of my friends say it helps with sleep, but I am still so confused about when to start it.
During my fifth month, my mother-in-law gave me saffron milk every night and I felt so comforted by it. Honestly, it was like a warm hug after a tiring day. Just make sure you only put two strands because too much heat isn't good, but emotionally it made me feel so connected to my baby.
Look, there is no magic to it and it won't make your baby fair like elders say. Saffron is quite warm for the body so just use 1-2 strands in warm milk, and that too after your first trimester is over. Don't overdo it, moderation is key.
When I was staying at my mummy's house, she used to make kesar milk for me every evening during my second trimester. She would clean the kesar so nicely and say it helps with digestion and keeping the mind calm. It felt so nice to have ghar ka pure milk with just a tiny pinch of saffron.
It's perfectly safe, but let's be real, it won't change your baby's skin color! I had it occasionally just for the taste and because it helped me wind down after office. Just buy a premium brand to avoid adulteration and keep the quantity to just a strand or two.
Please be very careful with kesar because it can cause uterine contractions if taken in large quantities. I had bleeding risks in my early months so my gynac strictly told me to avoid it completely until the third trimester. Definitely ask your doctor before starting any such traditional drinks.
