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The Impact of the Fruit and Seed of Date on Childbirth Stages and Pregnancy Complications Publisher Pubmed



Rahnemaei FA1 ; Kashani ZA2 ; Jandaghianbidgoli M3 ; Rahimi F4 ; Zaheri F5 ; Abdi F6
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  1. 1. Reproductive Health Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  2. 2. Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
  3. 3. Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Clinical Care Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  6. 6. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Published:2024


Abstract

This review aimed to investigate the effects of date fruit products on childbirth and pregnancy-related complications. MeSH keywords were systematically searched in scientific databases, and 16 articles were reviewed. It was found that consuming 7 date fruits (average of 80 g) per day for 2–4 weeks before the estimated date of delivery leads to a better cervical dilatation at admission or improvement of Bishop score, a decrease in the need for induction or stimulation of labour and an increase in effective uterine contractions, which, in turn, decreases the duration of pregnancy and the different stages of labour. Additionally, date fruit products can improve blood pressure parameters in pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia and accelerate episiotomy healing. © 2024, Sultan Qaboos University. All rights reserved.
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