YOGYAKARTA - Towards the end of pregnancy and childbirth, it's time to review natural ways to facilitate the arrival of babies. Focus on dates, famous fruit, with many benefits for the future and young mothers. Is there a rule of eating dates for pregnant women?

We admit, at first this dry fruit was not necessarily on our radar. However, eating a handful of dates turned out to be more nutritious than some people thought. Here are some benefits of eating dates during pregnancy, especially in the last half of pregnancy, to prepare for childbirth.

Actually, there is no exact regulation regarding how much consumption of dates makes women pregnant. However, if what you read from the Healthline site, pregnant women are advised to consume dates of no more than half a cup to one cup per day.

Meanwhile, based on Islamic teachings, how good it is for Pregnant Women to consume dates with an odd number. This is also in line with the sunnah of the Prophet SAW.

You can consume this date at any time. However, informed from the Firstcry Parenting website, some experts say that a better time to consume dates is in the morning.

Similar to a hadith from HR Bukhori who revealed the best time to consume dates is in the morning. Some of the various dates recommended for consumption by pregnant women are dates ajwa, black dates, and young dates.

Benefits of Eating Dates During Pregnancy

Kurma offers a lot of nutritional benefits during pregnancy. You know how she feels? One day you feel great, and the next day you're tired and can't think clearly. Thank you, pregnancy brain fog!

Know that the more nutrition and vitamins you give your body, the better you feel physically and mentally.

Kurma is the fruit of a date palm tree which is one of the types of flowering plants. Kurma is one of the sweetest fruit. Although it is natural sugar. Eating this dried fruit is a healthier way to satisfy your sweet taste than traditional candy. And because it is a good natural source of fructosa, dates can give you the energy to fight fatigue due to pregnancy.

But the nutritional benefits don't stop there. The dates are also loaded with fiber, which makes your digestive system work well. As a result, you tend to suffer from constipation related to pregnancy.

The dates are also rich in potassium, minerals that help loosen blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

Kurma is a source of folate, which helps reduce the possibility of birth defects. They also provide iron and vitamin K. Increasing the amount of iron in your diet can increase your energy levels and combat iron deficiency anemia. In addition, vitamin K helps your baby's strong bone growth and can increase muscle and nerve function.

The dates are also rich in potassium, minerals that help loosen blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

Prevention Measures When Eating Dates During Pregnancy

The dates are not only healthy, but also safe to consume during pregnancy. There is no evidence to suggest that the dates had a negative effect during the first trimester, second, or third pregnancy.

On the contrary, actually: Eating dates can have a positive effect and help you feel better, especially if you are experiencing a lack of energy or constipation.

Due to rumors of dates making childbirth easier - more than that in a while - some people might try it for the first time while pregnant.

For this reason, one precautionary measure is (very unlikely) the risk of allergic reactions to dates. Signs of the reaction include sneering, itching, or swelling around your mouth or tongue. If these symptoms develop, immediately stop eating dates.

Remember that dates are also high in carbohydrates and calories, so don't overdo it if your OB tells you to pay attention to calorie intake or blood sugar. Limit yourself to six dates a day.

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