Anyone heard of this theory?

[Arimeh]

My midwife that I had with Dd2 and dd3 has come across a theory that if you eat a handful of dates every day for the last 10 weeks of your pregnancy, you can lower your chances of going overdue.

As a fairly regular 42-weeker, I'm willing to test this theory this time! LOL

13 weeks and I'll start popping those dates. Anyone else willing to test it?

[Sunny Love]

Not me, but then I've never made it to date (ROFL ROFL) anyway

I wonder why they *might* work? Would it be like Raspberry Leaf Tea? Very interesting/ed!!

[Artechim]

I imagine it would lower your chances of constipation…. not sure on the overdue thing

A friend was a 42 week gestator for her first three, then number 4 came along at 37 weeks (not date assisted).

[Arimeh]

Dunno sunny, rlt never helped me from going over LOL

Artechim - really? Wow there is hope for me yet haha

[Jaycee]

Never heard of that one! Intereted to see if it works

[RainbowRiver]

I'd test it now if I liked eating dates.. Lol

[sepata]

I'd test it now if I liked eating dates.. Lol

That's the problem, dates are gross! Your body probably decides to go into labour to get you to stop eating them lol

[Eenee]

Yep I've heard it but they have to be fresh dates-those medjool ones that taste nice as opposed to those gross ones in a packet.

[Arimeh]

Yeah I'd definitely be going the medjool dates - they are yummy!!

[Eenee]

Yep they are almost just like eating sticky date pudding

[onthefly]

If I ever manage to get pregnant again, I try it. See if we can come in under 42 weeks...

[OceanPrincess]

What are the medjool ones??

[Eenee]

They are fresh so kept in the fridge section with fruit and veg, I have brought them at Coles.

[little_mrs]

I'll try it! I've heard the theory too but can't remember where or how it works... But I don't mind fresh dates so might just grab some next shop! 21 weeks wouldn't be too early to start right?

[Arimeh]

Dunno - she said the last 10 weeks. Not sure how accurate it has to be LOL

I get the medjool ones from aldi - they are usually around $17 a kilo.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Yikes!!! Couldn't do it about 700 cals for 10 medjool dates LOL but then maybe if i was pregnant. Honestly im not the biggest fan of them so probably couldn't do it anyway. Wonder if it has anything to do with bowel movements though? I mean, for me both times I have had a major emptying in the 12 hours beforehand so wonder if the regular assistance in digestion would have something to do with it? Long shot...

[Arimeh]

700?!?! Calorie king says 5 dates are around 87 calories? Where are you getting your information from cos obviously I'm way off with mine.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

The ones I used to buy from Woolworths - Natural Delights - 2 medjool dates = 140 calories!

Pitted Dates are about 76 calories for 25grams which i find is normally about 5 - cos i use about this in CADA

(and that is from Myfitnesspal but consistent with packaging, I just remembered the medjool cals because it's a recommended snack on 12wbt)