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Safe to Eat Blueberry

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

Trying to conceive

Blueberry is very beneficial for couple who are trying to conceive.

It contains a chemcial called anthocyanins which reduces the impact of inflammation. This helps couples getting pregnant by making and ovulating healthy egg, keeping fallobian tube clear for easy transport of fertilized egg and proper implantation of the fertilized embryo.

Blueberry helps the women by providing women lots of antioxidants which can protect them from damage by free radicals which are compounds that can damage cells.

Blueberry is also rich in folate - a vitamin that women need to take before conception as it can prevent birth defect in newborns.

During Pregnancy

Blueberry offers a wide range of health benefits for expecting mother and growing fetus during pregnancy.

Blueberry is a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C, being a natural antioxidant, first boosts the immune system of the pregnant women, preventing attack by pollutants and free radicals which are compounds that can damage cells. Having sufficient vitamin C can prevent cold and flu and many other infectious diseases.

Blueberry also contains folic acid. Folic acid is important in preventing birth defect in the newborns.

Blueberry is also rich in potassium. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure. High blood pressure is responsible for many pregnancy complication.

During Confinement

It is suitable for new mothers to have blueberry during confinement.

Blueberry's dietary fiber can help to prevent constipation in new mother as dietary fiber can aid the bowel movement.

Blueberry's rich vitamin C can aid new mother's immune system and protect new mother from infecting with common diseases like cold and flu.

Lastly, blueberry is also rich in potassium which can help new mother prevent heart-related diseases.

During Breastfeeding

It is suitable for new mother to have blueberry during breastfeeding.

Blueberrys dietary fiber can help to prevent constipation in new mother as dietary fiber can help the bowel movement.

Blueberry's rich vitamin C can aid new mother and the growing babies' immune system and prevent cold, flu and other common infectious diseases.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby at this age to eat blueberry. This fruit may trigger allergic reaction from your baby.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby at this age to eat blueberry. This fruit may trigger allergic reaction from your baby.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

You need to introduce blueberry gradually as some babies may show allergic reaction to it.

If you or your family have shown allergy to blueberry, it is better for your baby to avoid this fruit also.

Blueberry offers your baby a wide range of nutrition which include vitamin A, C, iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. All these can prove to be beneficial for his or her healthy development.

One Year Old and Above Baby

You need to introduce blueberry gradually as some babies may show allergic reaction to it.

If you or your family have shown allergy to blueberry, it is better for your baby to avoid this fruit also.

Blueberry offers your baby a wide range of nutrition which include vitamin A, C, iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. All these can prove to be beneficial for his or her healthy development.