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Safe to Eat Rock melon
Trying to conceive
Rock melon is beneficial for fertility for men and women.
Rock melon is rich in folic acid, this vitamin is a must-have for women during pregnancy and before pregnancy.
Rock melon is also rich in vitamin C which can help to boost immune system of both men and women. In men, this can help to increase sperm count and sperm quality. For women, vitamin C can help to increase the general health of the egg which is important for conception.
During Pregnancy
It is good for pregnant women to have rock melon in moderation during pregnancy.
Rock melon is rich In vitamins and minerals which are important to support the expecting mothers and the growing fetus.
Its rich folic acid can help to prevent birth defects in the newborns.
Dietary fiber in rock melon can help to prevent constipation during pregnancy while vitamin C helps to boost immune system of the expecting mother.
However, this fruit is usually labelled as a cold fruit which can cause discomfort in stomach if pregnant women eat too much rock melon.
During Confinement
It is suitable for new mother to have rock melon in moderation during confinement.
Dietary fiber in rock melon can help to prevent constipation during confinement while vitamin C helps to boost immune system of the new mother.
However, this fruit is usually labelled as a cold fruit which can cause discomfort in stomach if new mother eats too much rock melon.
During Breastfeeding
It is suitable for new mother to have rock melon in moderation during breastfeeding.
Dietary fiber in rock melon can help to prevent constipation during confinement while vitamin C help to boost immune system of the new mother.
However, this fruit is usually labelled as a cold fruit which can cause discomfort in stomach if new mother eats too much rock melon.
Four Months to Six Months Old Baby
It is not suitable for baby to have rock melon at this age.
Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby
It is not suitable for baby to have rock melon at this age.
Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby
It is suitable for baby to have rock melon when he or she reaches 10 months old.
Vitamin C in rock melon can help to protect them from free radicals.
Rock melon is rich in vitamin A which is good for eye development of the child.
Furthermore, it is also rich in minerals like potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron which are beneficial for the healthy development of the baby.
One Year Old and Above Baby
It is suitable for baby to have rock melon when he or she reaches 10 months old.
Vitamin C in rock melon can help to protect them from free radicals.
Rock melon is rich in vitamin A which is good for eye development of the child.
Furthermore, it is also rich in minerals like potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron which are beneficial for the healthy development of the baby.