Safe to Eat Duck

Trying to conceive

It is safe to eat duck meat while you are trying to conceive.

Duck meat is rich in protein and many amino acids which are beneficial.

It is also rich in vitamins like vitamin A, B C and minerals like potassium, sodium, iron and magnesium which are important for couples who are trying to conceive.

During Pregnancy

It is safe for pregnant women to eat duck meat during pregnancy.

Duck meat is mainly (70%) made of monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat which are easily digested by pregnancy women's digestive system.

Duck meat is rich in iron which can help to prevent anemia during pregnancy.

Potassium is also found in duck meat in large amount. Potassium can help to reduce chance of high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to many pregnancy complications.

Lastly, it also contains vitamins like vitamin A, B, B6 and minerals like sodium and magnesium which are beneficial to expecting mother during pregnancy.

During Confinement

It is safe for new mothers to eat duck meat during confinement.

Duck meat is mainly (70%) made of monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat which are easily digested by new mothers' digestive system. This can help new mothers to recover faster.

Duck meat is rich in iron which can help in the formation of blood. This is important for new mothers as new mothers lost blood during birth delivery and through lochia.

Potassium is also found in duck meat in large amount. Potassium can help to reduce chance of high blood pressure.

However, this meat is considered a "cool" meat and excessive consumption may lead to discomfort in the digestive system and therefore not recommended.

During Breastfeeding

It is safe for nursing mothers to eat duck meat during breatfeeding.

Duck meat is mainly (70%) made of monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat which are easily digested by new mothers' digestive system. This can help new mothers to recover faster.

Duck meat is rich in iron which can help in the formation of blood. This is important for the breastfed babies who grow very fast.

However, this meat is considered a "cool" meat and excessive consumption may lead to discomfort in the digestive system and therefore not recommended.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not safe for babies to eat duck meat at this age as their digestive systems are not able to handle this.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

You can introduce duck meat to your baby at this age. You need to make it puree so that it is easy for your baby to digest.

Duck meat's nutrition includes vitamins, minerals and amino acids which are good for the healthy development of the baby.

However, if your baby is sick, it is better to avoid duck meat.

Lastly, excessive consumption is not recommended as it can cause problem to digestive system.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

You can introduce duck meat to your baby at this age. You need to make it puree so that it is easy for your baby to digest.

Duck meat's nutrition includes vitamins, minerals and amino acids which are good for the healthy development of the baby.

However, if your baby is sick, it is better to avoid duck meat.

Lastly, excessive consumption is not recommended as it can cause problem to digestive system.

One Year Old and Above Baby

You can introduce duck meat to your baby at this age. You need to make it puree so that it is easy for your baby to digest.

Duck meat's nutrition includes vitamins, minerals and amino acids which are good for the healthy development of the baby.

However, if your baby is sick, it is better to avoid duck meat.

Lastly, excessive consumption is not recommended as it can cause problem to digestive system.