Pregnancy requires proper care and cautions. The lifestyle of the mother needs to be healthy along with the consumption of healthy food. Intake of healthy food is a must because the mother is not having it for herself but also for the baby inside her womb. The placenta is a connection established between the mother as well as the baby inside the womb and it carries all nutrition to the baby via the bloodstream. Therefore, it important to monitor the food mother’s consumption. One of the healthy recommendations is rosehip intake because it is considered to contain various beneficial vitamins and nutrients which would help in the enhancement of growth of the foetus.
In this article:
A Guide for Rose Hip Oil During Pregnancy
Rose Hips During Pregnancy : Are they Safe?
Side Effects of Rose Hip in Pregnant Women
When to avoid Intake of Rose Hip?
Rose Hip Tea Recipe
Uses of Rose Hip Oil During Pregnancy
A Guide for Rose Hip Oil During Pregnancy
Underneath the petals of the rose flower is a portion that contains rose seeds which are commonly known as rose hips. Rose hips may also be named as Dog Rose Fruit, Rose Hep, Hip Berries, Brier Hop and Hop fruit. These are small berry sized red balls of seeds located on the tips of rose stems. They belong to the same family of apples and crab apples. These are known to be rich in vitamin C. Dried rose hips along with seeds have medicinal use in treating various diseases such as stomach ache, osteoarthritis, and gastritis.
Rose Hips During Pregnancy: Are they Safe?
Till now no sufficient evidence has been collected to provide the effect of rose hips on the developing embryo. These are rather considered a good source of vitamins required by both mother and the foetus. But it is better to consult a doctor before consumption of rosehip as the amount needed by the body may vary from person to person. If used topically over the skin it helps in healing and removing the stretch marks on the mother’s body.
Side Effects of Rose Hip in Pregnant Women
Some unpleasant side-effects can occur in pregnant women as well as in non-pregnant women who used rosehip. Some of the side-effects are as follows :
- Loose motion
- Insomnia
- Acidity
- Stomach ache
- Heartburn
- Nausea and vomiting
When to avoid Intake of Rose Hip?
Rose Hip should be avoided by women undergoing the following conditions :
- If she has hemochromatosis, a hemoglobin disorder in which the body retains a large amount of iron.
- If she is a carrier of thalassemia or has thalassemia herself, which is a genetic disorder causing red blood cell to change their normal shape and thus producing less amount of hemoglobin.
- In case she has renal stone
- If she suffers from sideroblastic anemia , where bone marrow is not capable to produce a normal amount of red blood cells.
- If she suffers from Sickle cell disease where biconcave red blood cells change to sickle and thus the life span of these RBCs reduce.
- If she consumes Warfarin (anti-coagulant)
- If she has a deficiency of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme required for normal functioning of the human body.
Rose Hip Tea Recipe
Though rosehip is beneficial for pregnant women, it’s use should be limited and should be consulted from doctor before use. If permission granted then rose hip can be used in the preparation of tea at home itself by the following method :
INGREDIENTS
- Water
- Fresh Rosehips
DIRECTIONS
- Wash the rosehips and later dry them up whiling removing the tail as well as top of each of them.
- The fruits are to be cut half and seeds are to be removed.
- Place these rosehips in a warm teapot while boiling the water.
- As soon as the water boils, pour it over the rosehips.
- Now cover the teapot with teapot lid, allowing the rosehips to soak water for about ten minutes.
- By the use of strainer pour a cup from this teapot.
- This cup is now ready to be served as healthy fresh rosehip tea.
Uses of Rose Hip Oil During Pregnancy
Collagen Production
Rosehip is known to be a rich source of Vitamin C, which is required in the production of collagen in the body. Collagen is essential for the proper growth of the baby such as to strengthen the bones, muscles as well as cartilages.
Reduction of Stretch Marks
Rosehip oil contains all essential fatty acids like omega 3 and omega 6 as well as vitamin C which helps to heal the scars. It is readily absorbed by the skin and thus it moisturizes the skin.
Absorption of Iron and Calcium
Intake of rosehip as a fruit is also very beneficial as it contains vitamin C which helps in the absorption of nutrients like Iron and Calcium required for growth of the baby.
Immunity Booster
Rosehip is known to contain micronutrients such as manganese, selenium and magnesium and Vitamin B complex and Vitamin E. These help in strengthening the immunity of our body to fight against common cold or flu.
Tissue Repairing Property
Vitamin C present in rosehip help in healing the wounds by repairing the tissues of both mother as well as the baby.
Cures Constipation
Often pregnant women suffer from constipation. It is rosehip which helps in softening the stool by the pectins and acids present in it. These also make the bowel movement easy.
Astringent Properties
During pregnancy rosehip can help in treating the chronic kidney disease and poor voluntary control of the bladder problem during last trimester of pregnancy.
Conclusion
Rosehip is a nature medicine to treat various problems seen during pregnancy. But it is important to use it only under the supervision of the doctor in order to avoid the side-effects and complications.
