My elders always talk about drinking milk with saffron during pregnancy. Is there a specific month or trimester when it's best to start consuming saffron? I want to follow traditions safely.
Don't start it in the first trimester, especially if you have bad nausea like I did. The strong smell of kesar milk made me throw up even more. I waited till the 5th month when my vomiting settled down.
Start only after you complete your 4th month, which is the 2nd trimester. And limit it to just 2-3 strands daily in warm milk. Don't take too much because it causes body heat.
Yes, usually elder ladies in family say to start kesar from the 5th month onwards. Just take 2 strands in milk before bed, it helps with good sleep too.
I was so scared that kesar would cause uterine contractions because of "heat"! I didn't touch it till my 6th month and even then, I only put 1 tiny strand. If you are anxious, just wait till late second trimester and ask your doctor.
I'm currently planning my pregnancy and reading about all these traditional things. Is it true that it helps with baby's complexion or is that just an old myth? I'd love to know what your doctors said about this.
Gynacs usually say start after 5 months because early pregnancy is very delicate. Honestly, don't buy those super expensive brands blindly, just get normal quality kesar and use very little. It's mostly for flavor and good sleep.
