Oranges during pregnancy

"Is it possible to have oranges during pregnancy?" Many future mothers are asked this question because there is an opinion that the use of oranges in the future can cause an allergy in a child. In fact, there is no clear opinion that oranges can provoke allergic reactions.

In general, doctors recommend that during pregnancy do not lean on brightly colored fruits, because how the color itself says about the high content of vitamins in such fruits. And hypervitaminosis negatively affects not only the health of a pregnant woman, but also the health of the fetus.

Despite this, do not completely abandon the use of oranges during pregnancy. Oranges contain a lot of useful vitamins - A, B, C, R. Vitamin C is simply indispensable in the season of colds, but you need to remember that artificial vitamin C is almost not digested. In orange bones are also quite useful - potassium, calcium, magnesium.

In oranges, there is a lot of folic acid, and it is very important especially in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the nervous system is laid. But in everything you need to know the measure. To consume oranges better 1-2 per day, and if there are problems with the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, peptic ulcer), then it is better to give up altogether.

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Orange Oil in Pregnancy

Orange oil during pregnancy can and should be used both in pure form and in conjunction with other essential oils. In general, to aromatherapy, and especially during pregnancy should be treated very carefully. It is better to consult a doctor who leads the pregnancy before starting to use.

Oils that can be used during pregnancy: eucalyptus, petigrain, rosewood, chamomile, lavender, orange, sandalwood, lemon, tea tree, neroli.

It is strictly forbidden to use the butter of cedar, nutmeg, patchouli, rosemary, basil, juniper, lemon balm, fennel, cinnamon, thyme, cloves.

Here are some tips for using orange oil during pregnancy: 

• You can prepare oil for breast care during pregnancy. It takes three drops of oil of geranium and orange, added to one tablespoon of sweet almond oil. The resulting mixture perfectly heals the nipple cracking that occurs when breastfeeding. 
• Remove the edema will help the bath with oil of orange, lemongrass, lemon. Only 2 drops per volume of the bath are enough. 
• With constipation and pain in the abdomen, you can rub into the skin a mixture of orange and marigold oil, enough for 1 drop of orange oil and a teaspoon of calendula oil. 
• From stretch marks will help massage with oil of orange, estuary, patchouli (recommended until 8 months of pregnancy).

Essential Oil of Orange in Pregnancy

Essential oil of orange in pregnancy can be used both in pure form, and in the composition of oil mixtures. Orange oil is useful for nipple cracks, pain and bloating, swelling of the legs, as an active ingredient in massage from stretch marks (but it is important to remember that this massage can be done only up to 8 months of pregnancy).

But do not forget that essential oils can be used during pregnancy very carefully, and provided good health. Essential oil is inherently a concentrated extract from a plant, so it needs to be used in small quantities.

On the effect on the body, oils can be compared with drugs - the molecules of the active substances are so small that, when applied externally, they are absorbed instantaneously and can penetrate the child's blood through the placenta, which is not always desirable. But do not worry - only uncontrolled use of aromatic oils can harm the fetus.

Pregnant aromatherapy helps to get rid of some ailments - pain in the back, nausea, swelling of the legs. In order not to harm the child and yourself, you need to observe simple precautions when using essential oils: 

• use no more than 1-2 drops of oil in one shot; 
• before adding aromatic oil to the bath, dissolve it in the "basis" - birch oil, almond or grape; 
• You can add 1-2 drops of oil to the humidifier and turn it on for no more than 10-15 minutes; 
• use essential oils better after the first trimester of pregnancy. If there is a need to use oils in the early stages, it is better to consult a doctor.

Benefits of oranges during pregnancy

The use of oranges during pregnancy is great enough, as well as any other fresh fruit with a high content of natural vitamins. Oranges have a beneficial effect on the immune system, maintain tone, reduce blood pressure, are useful in problems with the musculoskeletal system.

Ironically, a lot of vitamins in orange skins - in the skin of their almost twice as much as in the flesh itself. There are pectins that stimulate the work of the intestines. It is useful to add dried orange peel in compote, jelly, tea. From fresh peel the most delicious candied fruits are obtained. In the orange peel, a lot of vitamin C, flavonoids, the amount of ascorbic acid, vitamins A, P, B1, B2, phosphorus, calcium.

Orange juice can activate all the functions of the body, stimulate immunity. Juice from oranges is an excellent remedy for the prevention of colds at the height of the season, and it also improves blood composition, improves digestion, and burns fats.

Oranges can lower blood cholesterol levels. Using oranges with fatty foods can reduce the burden on the cardiovascular system and maintain the vessels in a tone. Frequent use of oranges promotes the rejuvenation of the body, cleansing of toxins and toxins.

Harm to oranges during pregnancy

Harm to oranges during pregnancy is not fully proven, and with all the useful qualities sometimes oranges can harm the health of a pregnant woman. Sometimes it is completely forbidden to drink orange juice and eat oranges during pregnancy. In diseases of the digestive system, especially with gastric ulcer, gastritis with high acidity, intestinal disorders.

In addition, there are too many oranges on unloading days, too harmful - the percentage of sugar in one fruit is very large. Therefore, it is better to combine oranges with other fruits and berries. Otherwise, the daily consumption of oranges in uncontrolled amounts can turn into diabetes. If used in moderation, then there is no point in worrying about any side effects. Pregnant woman is enough to consume 1-2 orange per day 2-3 times a week to saturate the body with the necessary amount of vitamins. In oranges, there is a lot of folic acid, which is very necessary in the early stages, because it contributes to the proper formation of the nervous system in the unborn child, prevents the emergence of congenital pathologies. Also, before moving on to the regular intake of oranges and orange juice, you need to observe if there are any allergic reactions after taking them.

Why do you want oranges during pregnancy?

If you want oranges during pregnancy, this is the first sign of an acute shortage of vitamins in the body of a pregnant woman. One large orange contains 225 AE of vitamin A; 250 μg of vitamin B5; 87 μg of vitamin B1; 60 μg of vitamin B6; 40 μg of vitamin B2; 282 μg of vitamin B3; 60 mcg of vitamin C; 0.18 μg of vitamin E, and citric stones are rich in magnesium - 10 mg, potassium - 181 mg, calcium - 40 mg, iron - 10 μg, copper - 45 μg, zinc - 70 μg. Oranges are able to bind and remove harmful substances and toxins from the body, strengthen immunity during the season of colds, prevent clogging of vessels with cholesterol, and are also an easy laxative. Oranges are an effective way to relieve fatigue, spleen, improve heart function and help fight overweight.

Another important reason for this desire to eat orange during pregnancy, is the fact of the presence of a large amount of folic acid in citrus. This is one of the most important elements, especially in the first weeks of pregnancy, when the embryo is formed, and specifically the neural tube is laid. With a lack of folic acid, there is a risk of developmental malformations.

Of course, in the use of oranges, as in other cases, you need to know the measure. At occurrence even the slightest allergy from reception it is better to refuse. And try to replace oranges with other citrus fruits - tangerines, grapefruits, pomelo. The recommended daily portion of oranges for a pregnant woman is 1-2 pieces.