Dill and parsley are almost the main spices of Eastern European cuisine. However, a simple, at first glance, dill may not always be useful for pregnant women. More on this later in the article.
Can I use dill during pregnancy?
Dill is a fragrant and tasty plant that has many useful properties, including for pregnant women. However, depending on some factors, this product may be harmful to the health of the woman and her unborn child.
Did you know? According to the advice of nutritionists, an adult healthy person needs 50–70 g of fresh herbs per day.
Benefits and indications
- This greens in most cases benefits expectant mothers, as it has such properties.
- Saturates the body with essential elements. Dill contains vitamins A, B, C, E, as well as potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and other elements. All of them are necessary for the normal development of the fetus and the well-being of the future mother.
- Soothes. An important component of the product - essential oil - relieves stress and anxiety. It will also help to establish a dream with insomnia.
- Improves digestion. After fertilization, the hormonal background of a woman changes. The body produces progesterone, which prevents the muscles in the pelvic region from contracting - this prevents the possibility of a miscarriage. Together with weakening of the muscles of the uterus, the tone of the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract decreases. As a result, up to 60% of expectant mothers suffer from constipation and flatulence. Dill helps to cope with stool retention and gas formation during pregnancy.
- Relieves Toxicosis Symptoms. Every second pregnant woman develops toxicosis in the early stages. This is a normal reaction of the body, which is being rebuilt on a new mode of life. However, nausea and vomiting in the early stages worsen a woman's life. To get rid of these symptoms, doctors recommend adding dill to the diet - it not only improves appetite, but also relieves nausea.
- Eliminates edema. Puffiness appears at the end of the second trimester. Excess fluid accumulates in the tissues, which is slowly excreted from the body. The appearance of a woman changes from edema, swelling and excess weight appear, traces of clothes and even touches remain on the body. In particular, preeclampsia shows gestosis - a complication of pregnancy, which is the main cause of death of women in labor and newborns in developed countries. For this reason, with edema, pregnant women resort to urgent measures to eliminate them. The first steps are to change the diet and add more dill to it. This product stimulates the kidneys and removes excess fluid from the body.
- Lowers pressure. Another sign of gestosis is high pressure, which this type of greenery lowers and normalizes.
- Treats acute respiratory infections. A common cold in expectant mothers raises many questions, because some medicines are contraindicated for pregnant women. Dill comes to the rescue, which relieves the symptoms of acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, reduces inflammation and promotes expectoration.
Did you know? The homeland of dill is central and southwestern Asia. Wild dill is still found on this territory.
Based on the useful properties of dill, it is indicated for such ailments:
- early toxicosis;
- preeclampsia;
- digestion problems;
- edema;
- hypertension;
- colds.
Harm
- In certain cases, dill can also harm pregnant women:
- Hypotension. This greens is not recommended for people with low pressure, and in pregnant women with hypotension, it further complicates the condition.
- Excessive use. You can’t eat more than 1 bunch of greens per day, since an excess of this product can cause an overdose of even useful substances.
- Lack of cleanliness. Both purchased and home-grown greens must be thoroughly washed before use. Poorly washed greens can introduce parasites or toxic substances into the body.
Contraindications and risks of use
Doctors single out one contraindication to the use of dill - uterine hypertonicity.
The uterus is a muscular organ that normally contracts closer to the end of pregnancy. If this process begins long before birth, there is a risk of premature birth or miscarriage. Dill contributes to muscle contraction, therefore, in large doses affects the tone of the uterus. Pregnant women with hypertonicity, especially in the third trimester, it is better to limit or stop using this green.
Important! The diet of a pregnant woman with hypertension should be prescribed only by a doctor.
Features of the preparation and use of dill
They eat not only greens, but also the seeds of this plant. It can be eaten both fresh and dried, as well as make decoctions and infusions from it.
Decoction or infusion
To reduce the muscles of the uterus during childbirth, folk doctors suggest drinking a decoction of dill greens.
Prepare it in the following proportions:
- chopped greens - 2 tbsp. l .;
- water - 0.5 l.
An infusion of the seeds of this plant will help with puffiness.
To prepare it you will need:
- dill seeds - 2 tbsp. l .;
- water - 200 ml.
Seeds
Dill seeds in dry form are useful during pregnancy to replace salt in the diet. Pregnant women adhere to a salt-free diet for swelling, as salt retains fluid in the body. Using dill seeds instead, the expectant mother improves her condition.
Also, the seeds will help get rid of nausea with toxicosis - it is enough to chew their handful until the symptoms disappear.
Important! Do not use various drugs on your own to treat puffiness and induce labor without consulting a doctor.
Recommendations for use
The main recommendations for using the product are as follows:
- do not exceed the permitted amount of greens or dill seeds, even if there are no contraindications;
- for any adverse reaction to greens, consult a doctor immediately.
Dill is a valuable product, including during pregnancy, but in some cases it can cause significant harm. To successfully carry a child, always pay attention to the state of the body and consult a doctor about the diet.
