Dates for an easy Labor -
Research says Eating dates after 36th week of Pregnancy helps go into labor spontaneously, avoid induction , and also have a shorter Labor time .
How ?
Dates have oxytocin - like effect on the body leading to increased sensitivity of the uterus - It helps stimulate uterine contractions .
Dates are also good as a laxative , which also indirectly stimulates uterine contractions .
Dates contain natural sugars that break down easily in the body and do not spike blood sugar levels .
Dates are full of fiber , relieves constipation , lowers ur risk of Preeclampsia .
Dates additionally have potassium , magnesium , folate , vitamin K - which not only help in Pregnancy but also in Labor & Birth .
You can begin eating dates in Pregnancy as early as u can . Till 36th week , may be 1 or 2 in a day .
However after 36th week , 6 dates a day are recommended to show an effect on uterus .
How to use dates ?
Replace sugar with dates .
Use dates and nuts to make a sweet and satisfy your sweet cravings .
Happy dat(e e)ating!
Research says Eating dates after 36th week of Pregnancy helps go into labor spontaneously, avoid induction , and also have a shorter Labor time .
How ?
Dates have oxytocin - like effect on the body leading to increased sensitivity of the uterus - It helps stimulate uterine contractions .
Dates are also good as a laxative , which also indirectly stimulates uterine contractions .
Dates contain natural sugars that break down easily in the body and do not spike blood sugar levels .
Dates are full of fiber , relieves constipation , lowers ur risk of Preeclampsia .
Dates additionally have potassium , magnesium , folate , vitamin K - which not only help in Pregnancy but also in Labor & Birth .
You can begin eating dates in Pregnancy as early as u can . Till 36th week , may be 1 or 2 in a day .
However after 36th week , 6 dates a day are recommended to show an effect on uterus .
How to use dates ?
Replace sugar with dates .
Use dates and nuts to make a sweet and satisfy your sweet cravings .
Happy dat(e e)ating!
hi I m 33 weeks pregnant now, will dates help in normal delivery also?
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thanks
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In my opinion, you should soak them overnight. Have 1-2 is always okay for all months of Pregnancy.
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hello dr ridhi. is eating one date or two in the first trimester ok? i soak them for few hours and then consume as some say it is heaty.
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Dr. Riddhi
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03 Mar 2017