I've heard that eating dates during pregnancy can be beneficial, especially towards the end. When is the best time to start having dates during pregnancy, and how many are okay?
Humare yahan toh kehte hain ki aakhri mahine mein khajoor khane se delivery aasan hoti hai. You can start having them daily from the 8th or 9th month. Just don't eat too many at once because they are very warm for the body.
I was always extra cautious with everything I ate due to my past experience. I avoided dates in the first trimester because they are considered "hot" foods. It is much safer to wait until the third trimester, and definitely ask your gynac before starting them.
Oh I absolutely love dates stuffed with almonds, it's my favorite healthy sweet craving! My gynac told me to start eating them regularly in my third trimester to prepare for labor. Just limit it to 4-5 dates a day so your sugar doesn't shoot up.
Dates are great, but since they are high in sugar, you have to be careful if you have thyroid or sugar issues. I had thyroid throughout my pregnancy and had to constantly get tests done. Always ask your doctor about the right time and amount for your body.
I ate dates in my ninth month hoping for a normal delivery, though I ended up having a C-section anyway. They are really good for energy and strength, which helped me during recovery too. Usually, starting around 36 weeks is recommended by doctors.
When I was staying at my parents' place, my grandmother used to give me 2-3 dates with warm milk in the evenings during my final trimester. She said it gives great strength for labor. It's a lovely family tradition, but do check with your doctor first.
