globalmidwife
May 6, 20212 min
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Alright guys, this week we’re going to talk about dates. And no, not the type you go on with your boo but the dried fruit that can help prepare your body for labor. I love this one because it’s backed by science and definitely a favorite to recommend to my patients.
More likely to spontaneously go into labor
More dilated than non-date eaters when admitted to birthplace
More likely to have intact membranes
Shorter first stage of labor
Less likely to need pitocin to induce labor
Lower rates of C-sections
Lower rates of vacuum/forceps delivery
More likely to deliver vaginally after being induced
I got medjool dates, which are supposed to taste better. They are huge and twice the size of deglet noor dates, which are the ones that were used in the studies. If doing deglet noor dates, eat 6 a day, but if eating medjool dates, eat 3 a day. I’m not going to lie, I find them difficult to eat; it’s an acquired taste. I mix mine in with Greek yogurt and granola (basically I make a homemade parfait). This makes it much more tolerable for me.
Blend into smoothies with cocoa powder
Stuff with goat cheese and an almond. May drizzle with honey
Wrap in bacon and bake. May also stuff with chorizo first
Eat with small piece of chocolate on top
Bake into sweets
Did you try dates? Did you like the taste of them? If not, how were you able to eat them?
P.S. Robe gifted from Printfresh
xoxo, Global Midwife
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