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Safe to Eat Bayberry
Trying to conceive
Women needs to be very mindful about what they eat while trying to conceive. This is because what they eat will affect chance of conception and women needs to make sure their bodies are in good form so that the fetus can grow healthily inside her body.
Bayberry helps the women by providing women lots of antioxidants which can protect them from damage by free radicals which are compounds that can damage cells.
Bayberry is also rich in folate - a vitamin that women need to take before conception as it can prevent birth defects in newborns.
During Pregnancy
Bayberry offers a wide range of health benefits for expecting mother and growing fetus during pregnancy. It is beneficial for expecting mother to have this fruit during pregnancy.
Bayberry is a good source of vitamin C. 100 grams of bayberry can supply 97 percent of our daily requirement of vitamin C.
Vitamin C, being a natural antioxidant, boosts the immune system of the pregnant women, preventing attack by pollutants and free radicals which are compounds that can damage cells. Having sufficient vitamin C can prevent cold and flu and many other infectious diseases.
Bayberry also contains folic acid. Folic acid is important in preventing birth defect in the newborns.
Dietary fiber in strawberry can aid expecting mothers in fighting against constipation. The dietary fiber helps the bowel movement and make it easy for the stool to be removed from the body. Strawberry also contains iron. Iron is necessary for the formation of red blood cell. During pregnancy, pregnant women needs a greater blood supply to support herself and the growing fetus. With sufficient iron in the diet, pregnant women can prevent anemia which can occur to many expecting mothers. 100g of strawberry contains 153mg of potassium. Potassium is beneficial for the heart by reducing the tension in the blood vessel. This in turn help to regulate blood pressure and prevent heart-related diseases.During Confinement
It is suitable for new mothers to have bayberry during confinement.
Bayberry's dietary fiber can help to prevent constipation in new mothers as dietary fiber can aid in the bowel movement.
Bayberry's rich vitamin C can aid new mother's immune system and protect new mothers from infecting with common diseases like cold and flu.
During Breastfeeding
Unless you are allergic to bayberry, it is safe to eat bayberry while you are breastfeeding.
Bayberry is very nutritious as it contains vitamin C, folic acid, iron, potassium and dietary fiber. All these vitamins and minerals benefit the growing babies when it is passed to them through breast milk.
Four Months to Six Months Old Baby
It is not suitable for your baby to eat bayberry at this age. This fruit may cause allergic reaction.
Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby
It is not suitable for your baby to eat bayberry at this age. This fruit may cause allergic reaction.
Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby
You need to introduce babyberry gradually as some babies may show allergic reaction to it.
If you or your family have shown allergy to this fruit, it is better for your baby to avoid this fruit also.
Bayberry offers your baby a wide range of nutrition which include vitamin C, iron and dietary fiber. All these can prove to be beneficial for his or her healthy development.
One Year Old and Above Baby
You need to introduce babyberry gradually as some babies may show allergic reaction to it.
If you or your family have shown allergy to this fruit, it is better for your baby to avoid this fruit also.
Bayberry offers your baby a wide range of nutrition which include vitamin C, iron and dietary fiber. All these can prove to be beneficial for his or her healthy development.
