Can I have a melon during pregnancy?
The use of melon for the body is obvious, because in its composition it contains such useful substances as calcium, iron, silicon, phosphorus, sodium, and vitamins A, B, C, PP, E. A small amount of melon well removes excess fluid from the body, helping get rid of edema, and also stimulates the digestive tract, relieving constipation.
But you should know that the melon for 38 weeks of pregnancy and later, or rather its excess, can, on the contrary, cause excessive swelling and diarrhea, and accordingly a tone that is undesirable for the baby.
Some pregnant women generally bypass the counter with this fragrant fruit. The main reason for such fears is the threat of food poisoning. This theory makes sense if you buy a melon in the off-season or in the winter, because in this case it is transported from afar, and it contains a lot of chemicals harmful to the pregnant woman.
But if the melon is sold in August-September, the risk will be poisoned by it is minimal, as it naturally ripens in the hot sun. But it is desirable not to eat such a product on an empty stomach, and also not to combine with lunch or dinner. After the last meal,
Using melon during pregnancy at a later date (after 26 weeks), you need to do this as moderately as possible, and a day it can be eaten not more than 300 grams, because it is really quite heavy for the stomach and liver. After 37-38 weeks, adding a melon to the pregnant woman's diet is not advisable.
The use of this sweet fruit within reasonable limits will only bring pleasure to the pregnant woman at any time, but not in recent weeks, when the body is preparing for childbirth, and the food should be as light as possible.