The Effects of Date Consumption on Labor and Vaginal Birth
This study showed a promising effect of consuming date fruits on the duration of the stages of labor. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids found in dates stimulate the production of prostaglandins, which are necessary for labor. Dates are also rich in folic acid, vitamin K, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
Authors
- Nedim Galijasevic
- Mohammad Abou El-Ardat
- Zarema Obradović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4581-5863)
- Dzenana Saldo
- Minela Velagic
- Aida Omeragic
Institutions
- University of Sarajevo (BA)
- Institute for Women's Policy Research (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Archives
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5455/medarh.2025.79.56-60
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.06