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Safe to Eat Bitter gourd

Is it safe to eat Bitter gourd during pregnancy, breastfeeding or while trying to conceieve?Is it healthy for infant, toddler or childrent to eat?

Trying to conceive

For couples who are trying to conceive, bitter gourd should not be included in the diet.


Scientic experiments have shown that the bitter gourd can interfere with the implantation of embryo. Witout proper implantation of embryo, conception is impossible.


During Pregnancy

It is better for pregnant women to avoid bitter gourd during pregnancy.


Bitter gourd can cause uterine contraction which can induce miscarriage or premature delivery.


Bitter gourd is a cold vegetable which can cause discomoft in digestive system of the expecting mothers and will harm the healthy development of the growing fetus.


During Confinement

It is better for new mothers to avoid bitter gourd during confinement.


Bitter gourd is a cold vegetable which can cause discomoft in the digestive system of the new mothers and will have a negative effect on the recovery of the new mothers from birth delivery.


During Breastfeeding

Bitter gourd is not a healthy choice for nursing mothers.


Bitter gourd is a cold vegetable which can cause discomoft in the digestive system of the nursing mothers and therefore should be avoided.


Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is better to avoid bitter gourd at this age.


Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is better to avoid bitter gourd at this age.


Bitter groud is a cold vegetable which can harm the digestive system of the growing babies.


Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

It is better to avoid bitter gourd at this age.


Bitter groud is a cold vegetable which can harm the digestive system of the growing babies.


One Year Old and Above Baby

It is better to avoid bitter gourd at this age.


Bitter groud is a cold vegetable which can harm the digestive system of the growing babies.