My MIL kept giving me saffron milk and coconut water saying the baby will be fair. I drank it because it's healthy anyway, but baby looks exactly like my husband! So don't take these old beliefs too seriously, just eat what you like.
Having lost a baby before, I can tell you that a baby's health is the only thing that truly matters. Skin color is just genetics and doesn't define anything. Please just focus on keeping yourself safe, happy, and well-nourished.
Skin tone is entirely determined by the parents' genes, so no food can change that. It is much more important to eat a balanced, nutritious diet to support your baby's brain and organ development. Do consult your doctor for a healthy pregnancy plan.
Oh, I spent so much time worrying about what to eat to make sure my baby is healthy and perfect! But honestly, color doesn't matter at all, your baby will be the most beautiful thing to you. Just eat fresh fruits and green veggies so they grow well.
After struggling with PCOS to get pregnant, my only prayer was to have a healthy baby, regardless of color. Don't stress about these old wives' tales. Just make sure you are eating nutrient-rich food and staying active as per your doctor's advice.
I'm in my second trimester and my relatives also keep telling me to eat oranges and saffron milk for a fair baby. Is it really just a myth? I find it hard to argue with elder family members, how do you handle it?
During my sessions, the dieticians told us that these myths about food changing baby's skin tone are completely false. If you are worried about your baby's growth, ask your hospital nutritionist for a proper diet chart instead.
Scientifically, skin color is decided by melanin genes at the time of conception itself. My gynac explicitly told me that saffron, milk, or oranges won't make a baby fair. Focus on taking your iron and folic acid supplements instead.
My relatives told me to drink milk with saffron for a fair baby, but honestly, baby's skin color is pure genetics. My doctor also smiled and said the same thing. Focus on eating nutritious food for a healthy baby rather than color.
I used to panic reading all those articles about what to eat to get a fair and smart baby! Now that my baby is here, I realize it's all natural and genes. All babies are beautiful, so please just eat happily and don't stress over this.
