Eating dates late in pregnancy --> easier L&D?
RBXChas
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Someone I know posted this on Facebook today: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21280989
It's just an abstract, but it's really interesting. Dates are yummy, so I plan to eat up!!!
It's just an abstract, but it's really interesting. Dates are yummy, so I plan to eat up!!!
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Hmm very interesting, and I too love dates!0
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That's very interesting! I think I'll have to eat a lot of dates next July/early August!0
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Interesting... Wonder where I would even find a date in this Podunk town of mine tho lol...
For those of you that have tried them do they taste like figs? I absolutely despised them the first time I tried one of those lol...0 -
Interesting... Wonder where I would even find a date in this Podunk town of mine tho lol...
For those of you that have tried them do they taste like figs? I absolutely despised them the first time I tried one of those lol...
They aren't seedy like figs are... I like dried dates but they're extremely sweet, so a little goes a long way! I have a paleo recipe for "Nutty Blueberry Protein Balls" that uses dates, so maybe I can make some of those.0 -
ha, I just read about it the other day and bought me some. Lol. I am just about 36wks now so anything that will make labor easier I have to try. I was also reading banana's help in labor too because its full of potassium and potassium helps with muscle contractions. SOO ladies, stock up on dates and bananas!
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I thought I'd bump this, since Red Raspberry Leaf Tea was bumped up, and I guess in 5 weeks I should go out and buy some dates 0
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I had never heard of this either. Super interesting, and since I love dates I think it won't hurt to try 0
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That's what I figure - I love them already, so what's the harm? Six dates/day 0
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So for anyone that has a BJ's nearby. I bought a bag of dates today for $7.50...and it's a BIGGG bag. K, just thought I'd share.0
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Cool, I will have to check Costco!0
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Just wanted to bump this up as a reminder for all of us who are in the homestretch! It hit me last night that I still have yet to go buy my dates!!!0
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I bought my bag early, and have had a few off and on.....and ultimately decided that as much as I love dates. I don't love them nearly as much as I thought I did :ohwell: I'm still going to give it a go. While I don't find them repulsive, it won't be a joy to eat them 0
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Did anyone find them at Costco?0
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I bought my bag early, and have had a few off and on.....and ultimately decided that as much as I love dates. I don't love them nearly as much as I thought I did :ohwell: I'm still going to give it a go. While I don't find them repulsive, it won't be a joy to eat them
Don't tell me that!
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Did anyone find them at Costco?
I haven't looked yet, but my husband swears he's seen them there.
http://www2.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11048506&whse=BD_823&topnav=bdoff0 -
Well there is an upside. They're sweet enough to kick any sweets cravings that I'm having...and it's definitely better than eating ice cream or pie...0
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Well there is an upside. They're sweet enough to kick any sweets cravings that I'm having...and it's definitely better than eating ice cream or pie...
I wondered about that, if it would replace dessert - good to know :happy:0 -
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dates! I cook them into my bean brownies. This gives me another excuse to bake :laugh: 0 -
Bumping this up because that is interesting. I found these two studies:
Shorter labor: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21280989
Reduced bleeding after labor compared with taking oxytocin: http://semj.sums.ac.ir/vol8/apr2007/dates.htm
I for one am going to eat six a day starting at week 36 and will bring some to the hospital to reduce my bleeding as my plan is to leave the hospital ASAP after birth and they only let you go if the bleeding is good 0 -
I'm willing to give it a try too. If nothing else the fiber should be good for me!0
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This is so interesting! I have a date, coconut, chocolate recipe that tastes just like almond joy. When I find it, I will put it on here!0
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Seriously give it a try. I did 3 things differently this pregnancy compared with my other 2. I stayed more active...I ate dates & I built up to drinking 3 cups of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea a day ( started at 30 weeks). I'm not sure which was the most helpful (thinking probably the tea) maybe a combination of the 3, but I had the easiest L&D of all time. Contractions never felt worse than strong period cramps until the last hour and a half of labor. Arrived at the hospital and was at 8cm, and within 45 minutes of arriving baby Tatum was born....after 2 pushes and no tears. I was up walking around 30 minutes after birth. I'm 2 weeks post partum; as of today I'm down to only needing a pantyliner, had no clots and feel great!!! Definitely worth a shot!!!0
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Seriously give it a try. I did 3 things differently this pregnancy compared with my other 2. I stayed more active...I ate dates & I built up to drinking 3 cups of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea a day ( started at 30 weeks). I'm not sure which was the most helpful (thinking probably the tea) maybe a combination of the 3, but I had the easiest L&D of all time. Contractions never felt worse than strong period cramps until the last hour and a half of labor. Arrived at the hospital and was at 8cm, and within 45 minutes of arriving baby Tatum was born....after 2 pushes and no tears. I was up walking around 30 minutes after birth. I'm 2 weeks post partum; as of today I'm down to only needing a pantyliner, had no clots and feel great!!! Definitely worth a shot!!!
Wow, that is so cool! I need to get some raspberry leaf tea too 0 -
This is so interesting! I have a date, coconut, chocolate recipe that tastes just like almond joy. When I find it, I will put it on here!
Cool, I'll be looking for your recipe I've been just chopping it and sprinkling it on my salad with chicken and some nuts.. it's so good 0 -
wow just wow0
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Bumping up for Sixel0
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Bumping. Need all the ideas I can get.0
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Dates are waaaaaayyy too sweet for me. o.o But interesting!0
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i love dates! when should i start eating them? Also I would love to hear if it helped from those moms who already gave birth.0
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And here is the article:
The effect of late pregnancy consumption of date fruit on labour and delivery.
Al-Kuran O, Al-Mehaisen L, Bawadi H, Beitawi S, Amarin Z.
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Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. oqba@yahoo.com
Abstract
We set out to investigate the effect of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) consumption on labor parameters and delivery outcomes. Between 1 February 2007 and 31 January 2008 at Jordan University of Science and Technology, a prospective study was carried out on 69 women who consumed six date fruits per day for 4 weeks prior to their estimated date of delivery, compared with 45 women who consumed none. There was no significant difference in gestational age, age and parity between the two groups. The women who consumed date fruit had significantly higher mean cervical dilatation upon admission compared with the non-date fruit consumers (3.52 cm vs 2.02 cm, p < 0.0005), and a significantly higher proportion of intact membranes (83% vs 60%, p = 0.007). Spontaneous labor occurred in 96% of those who consumed dates, compared with 79% women in the non-date fruit consumers (p = 0.024). Use of prostin/oxytocin was significantly lower in women who consumed dates (28%), compared with the non-date fruit consumers (47%) (p = 0.036). The mean latent phase of the first stage of labor was shorter in women who consumed date fruit compared with the non-date fruit consumers (510 min vs 906 min, p = 0.044). It is concluded that the consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labor significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labour, and produced a more favorable, but non-significant, delivery outcome. The results warrant a randomized controlled trial.
I ate the dates and had an easy labour and delivery. Total labour approx. 540 mins. Spontaneous onset. Dilation after 420 mins 3cm. Membranes ruptured at 460mins - Delivery 80 mins later, pushed with just two contractions. Pain relief used - paracetamol, TENS and entonox only. Delivered a 8lb 4oz baby.0
