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Dietary advice for pregnant women

Dietary advice for pregnant women: the guidance of Professor Akim Bouterra, complemented by what the research says (pregnancy), the precautions to know, and our resources for going further.

During pregnancy, it is recommended to consume olive oil with figs. To do this, place a liter of oil and half a kilo of dried figs in a glass container, and take one tablespoon of it each morning. Among the beneficial foods for pregnant women, we also find raisins. Prophetic Medicine also teaches us that talbina is a good food during pregnancy, since it contains barley, a very good food for pregnant women. Among the fortifying foods, we also find spirulina, an algae full of vitamin B12. The ripe date is also very good for pregnant women.

What the science says: pregnancy

What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for informational purposes — the studies concern material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.

Pregnancy

Ginger is the go-to natural remedy for pregnancy nausea (J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 2022) (J Am Board Fam Med, 2014); dates in late pregnancy make labor easier (Explore, 2021); iron and folic acid are monitored (Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 2023). Precaution: many plants are not recommended during pregnancy (essential oils, hormonal plants, laxative plants, fenugreek) — do not take any supplement without the advice of a midwife or doctor.

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace medical advice or personalized care.

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