Rose hips during pregnancy: benefits and contraindications

Composition and medicinal properties of rose hips

Rose hips contain huge amounts of ascorbic acid, making them a powerful multivitamin.
The berries are richer in vitamin C than lemon or blackcurrant. In addition, the composition of rose hips is rich:

• triterpenoids;
• tannins;
• pectins;
• catechins;
• sorbitol;
• vitamins;
• saponins;
• fiber;
• acids of organic origin (vanillic, caffeic, citric, gallic, salicylic, malic);
• essential oils;
• flavonoids;
• polysaccharides;
• carotenoids.

It is impossible not to note the minerals that rose hips are rich in - magnesium, molybdenum, potassium, phosphorus, copper, chromium, calcium, manganese, sodium, cobalt.

Rosehip seeds contain 10% fat oil, which contains carotenoids and vitamin E. And thanks to the tannins found in the roots, bark and leaves, the plant has analgesic, astringent, vasoconstrictor, and antimicrobial effects.

Contraindications to rosehip syrup

This useful product has certain contraindications. Rosehip syrup is not recommended for consumption:

• if you have an individual allergy to any components of the drink;
• with inflammatory kidney diseases in the acute stage;
• for chronic cardiovascular diseases;
• with a tendency to constipation and sluggish digestion;
• for bronchial asthma;
• for diabetes mellitus;
• with a stomach ulcer or gastritis with high acidity in the acute stage;
• with thrombophlebitis.

Rosehip syrup can be harmful for heart disease.
Even adults should try the product with caution for the first time - the dosage should be no more than one small spoon. If the product does not lead to allergic reactions, then it can be used freely

Consumption of rose hips in early and late pregnancy

The list of beneficial properties of this red berry leaves no doubt as to whether its use is allowed during pregnancy at any stage.

The only exception is the presence of an allergic reaction to this berry or some pathologies of the body in a pregnant woman.

By the way, the taste of rose hips is slightly sour, and this is exactly what is needed to get rid of the feeling of nausea that often worries expectant mothers. However, before consuming rose hips, you should definitely consult your doctor.

Are there any contraindications

First of all, with the onset of pregnancy, you need to check whether allergies have appeared. Even if such a problem has not arisen before, due to hormonal changes the body may react inadequately to one of the components of the rich chemical composition of wild roses.

But this is rare. Much more often there are contraindications associated with various pathologies:

1. Due to its diuretic effect, women suffering from chronic kidney disease cannot drink rose hips or medications based on them.
2. An acidic environment is dangerous for the enamel of sensitive teeth. This is also a reason to refuse the drink if you have frequent attacks of heartburn, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, gastritis and ulcers.
3. Vitamin C improves muscle tone. If there is a threat of miscarriage, it is better to limit its intake into the body. Therefore, you should drink rose hips very carefully in the early stages.
4. Due to its high fiber content, rose hips can cause constipation.
5. Due to the improvement of blood clotting under the influence of vitamin K, berry decoction is contraindicated for any diseases associated with the appearance of blood clots in blood vessels.
6. With chronically low blood pressure, rose hips can cause pre-fainting conditions.

Is it possible to drink rose hips during pregnancy? A gynecologist at the antenatal clinic will tell you. The doctor will not only warn you about individual contraindications, but will also tell you how best to use the medicinal plant.

Benefits of rose hips during pregnancy

The fruits are the most valuable part of the plant, because it contains vitamin C, which is of particular importance for women in an interesting position.

The usefulness of rose hips is based on:

• helping the body eliminate toxins;
• lowering cholesterol levels in the blood;
• strengthening the heart;
• accelerating the process of skin restoration;
• neutralizing the effects of all kinds of allergens on the body;
• normalization of liver function;
• strengthening blood vessels;
• helping the body easily absorb vitamins A, E, and healthy fats.

Such a positive picture of the effect of rose hips on the body of a pregnant woman does not mean that it should be taken throughout pregnancy. Otherwise, side effects may occur.

The benefits of chemical composition

The most valuable part of the rose hip is the pulp. It is a real storehouse of vitamins, micro and macroelements. It contains:

• iron;
• magnesium;
• copper;
• phosphorus;
• potassium;
• manganese;
• silicon;
• organic acids.

Rose hips contain a large amount of carotene, so other healthy products, such as sea buckthorn, carrots, and oranges, cannot compete with it. The benefits of rosehip are increased due to the fact that it contains a lot of vitamin C. There is 10 times more of it in this berry than in black currants, 50 times more than in lemon.

This berry is often called the orange of the North. This is due to the fact that rose hips, which grow in the North, contain more vitamin C. The amount of ascorbic acid also depends on the conditions in which the plant develops. That is, berries that grow on the plain contain more vitamin C than those that grow in the mountains. And every woman needs ascorbic acid during pregnancy. It has the following effects on the body:

• strengthens the immune system;
• improves the condition of blood vessels;
• reduces the level of bad cholesterol;
• helps fat-soluble vitamins to be better absorbed;
• cleanses the body of various poisons that may enter it;
• has a positive effect on the liver, improves its functioning;
• promotes rapid healing of bruises and wounds.

Experienced specialists have noticed that in those varieties that contain many vitamins, the sepals are directed upward. And those species that have fewer vitamins are lowered down. The fruits are consumed not only fresh or dried, they are used to prepare compotes, jams, and decoctions. It is recommended to use it not only during pregnancy, but also before it. This method can be used to prepare for childbirth, because it stops bleeding.

Possible harm

Factors that should not be missed when consuming rose hips while pregnant:

1. In the first trimester, drinks from this berry should be taken with caution, because strengthening the body's protective functions can cause fetal rejection.
2. During the second and third trimester, drinking rosehip drinks will only provide benefits. Thanks to this berry, you can saturate the body of the mother and unborn baby with minerals and vitamins, thereby strengthening the cardiovascular system.

When taking rose hips in any form, you should understand that negative consequences are possible if you overdose on vitamin C, which can significantly affect the kidneys of a pregnant woman.

How to use rose hips correctly

There are no fewer options for using rosehip than there are diseases that it can alleviate. In folk medicine, not only the fruits, but also the leaves of this plant are used.

You can prepare rosehip medicines yourself or buy them at a pharmacy. Among the ready-made drugs are:

• Kholosas is a syrup with an extract of plant pods, used for the prevention and treatment of hypovitaminosis C and P and prescribed by a doctor;
• an oil that, when applied externally, will help in the prevention of stretch marks and the treatment of dermatoses. In addition, it is used for burns, frostbite, and for treating fresh wounds. In cosmetology, it fights early skin aging, dryness and irritability;
• bagged tea, to prepare which you need to put 1-2 tea bags in a cup and pour boiling water over it.

Methods of preparation and features of use

After certain diagnostics and tests, the doctor may prescribe the use of rose hips in a variety of forms, namely infusion, decoction, syrup or tea.

Rose hip tea

You can either prepare this drink yourself or purchase it in packaged form at any pharmacy. One cup contains approximately 4 grams of raw material (about 2 sachets). Pour boiling water over the rose hips and leave for 30 minutes. After time, the tea should be strained and taken warm. Pregnant women are allowed no more than half a liter of natural drink per day.

Rosehip decoction during pregnancy

When preparing a rosehip-based decoction, you need to know one “secret” - you cannot boil it. Otherwise, all the beneficial vitamins will be destroyed, and the meaning of drinking the drink will be lost. Also, for better brewing, you should use a thermos - this will help to perfectly retain heat without destroying the important elements of the decoction.

Grind the fruits of the plant in advance (1 tbsp), pour boiling water over them (1 cup). Pour the resulting drink into a thermos, close and leave for 12 hours to infuse. Next, the decoction is filtered and consumed without haste - the drink should be drunk slowly. During the day you are allowed to drink no more than two glasses of medicinal decoction.

It is no secret that the tastes of women in this situation vary, so you can add, for example, lemon or cranberries or other frozen berries to the broth.

If the broth turns out to be too strong, then it can be diluted with hot boiled water. Alternatively, you can make the drink sweeter by adding honey to it if you are not allergic, but not more than one teaspoon.

Rosehip infusion

To prepare a rosehip infusion, pour the dried fruit (20 grams) with boiling water (300 ml) and cover with a lid. The product should be left to steep for 8 hours. After time, the infusion is filtered and consumed immediately before meals in the amount of one glass.

Pregnant women are not recommended to use the infusion more than twice a day.

Rosehip syrup

The syrup is sold in many pharmacies, but you can also prepare it yourself. Pour fresh berries (1.3 kg) with water (2 liters), put on fire, bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Next, the product is filtered and left to cool, after which sugar (1.3 kg) is added. After mixing well, return the product to medium heat and cook, stirring, until the required thickness is obtained.

You should consume 1 dessert spoon at a time. In total, a pregnant woman is allowed to consume syrup no more than three times a day. The natural medicine should be stored in a cool, dark place for no more than 20 days.

Let's watch a video that presents the most common methods for preparing rosehip drinks, which will allow you to get the maximum benefit from the berry:

Why drink rosehip

Rose hip infusions are recommended during pregnancy as an alternative to coffee and your favorite carbonated drinks. The main reason is the rich vitamin and mineral composition of the berries.

This is true. 100 g of wild rose fruit contains:

How and in what form to use herbal medicine?

Rosehip effectively eliminates swelling due to its diuretic effect. To eliminate edema, the plant can be used in various forms, so pregnant women can choose the most suitable option.

1. Fresh rosehip. For swelling, it is recommended to eat 5-7 berries per day. The amount can be increased only after consultation with the doctor.
2. Berry juice. To prepare, you will need ripe rose hips, a juicer and sugar (to improve the taste of the drink). The dosage and duration of use of natural medicine is also determined by the doctor.
3. Rose hip syrup. The medicine can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently. To do this, pour boiling water (6 glasses) over sugar (1 kg) and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Then add berries chopped in a blender (1 kg) to the syrup and boil for another 30 minutes. The finished syrup should be stored in a dark place. Basically, sweet medicine is used up to 3 times a day, two tablespoons with meals. However, for diabetes mellitus, this method of treatment is contraindicated, since the syrup contains a fairly large amount of sugar.
4. Berry tea. Pour the crushed rosehip fruits (you can also have flowers) into the teapot, pour boiling water over it and let it brew for 10 minutes. During pregnancy, the daily norm is 200 ml per day.
5. Rosehip infusion. To prepare, you will need a thermos and two tablespoons of berries. Pour boiling water over the rose hips and leave to steep overnight. The next morning the medicine will be ready for use.
6. Berry decoction. It’s quite simple to prepare: pour boiling water (500 ml) into 5 tablespoons of fresh or dry plant and let it brew for 6 hours. Pregnant women can drink up to three cups of medicine throughout the day. However, before use, be sure to strain the broth to clear it of berry fibers, which can cause itching.
7. Holosas containing rosehip extract. During pregnancy, use only with the permission of a doctor.

Using these recipes, you will not only get rid of puffiness, but also significantly improve your health. However, do not forget to consult your doctor before using them.

Reviews

There are a large number of reviews on thematic forums about the use of tea rose fruits while expecting a baby. Most women note that they drank rose hips only from time to time, for example, to quickly relieve swelling or get rid of a kilogram or two of excess weight a few days before going to the doctor at the antenatal clinic. They noticed no negative effects.

But there are other reviews in which women indicate that their doctor forbade them to take rosehip. Unfortunately, it is not reported whether they have certain contraindications that we listed above. But even without them, women may indeed face disapproval from their obstetrician-gynecologist. The reason lies in the fact that not all doctors support alternative medicine and some are skeptical about them. If you want to take rosehip, but your doctor prohibits it, you should politely check with a specialist whether you have any direct contraindications to this. If they are not there or the specialist finds it difficult to answer this question, then you can decide to take tea with rose hips yourself.

Many women indicated that the useful habit of drinking rose hips, acquired during pregnancy, became a good help in establishing lactation after childbirth. Drinks with rose hips promote the production of breast milk and saturate it with vitamins, which a newborn has nowhere to get except from mother's milk.

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Beneficial features

Thanks to this composition, rosehip becomes not only a source of useful substances for pregnant women.
This is an active assistant in overcoming common problems associated with bearing a child. When consumed regularly, a decoction of berries helps:

1. Strengthen the immune system and provide the fetus with the nutritional components necessary for development.
2. Stimulate the production of antibodies and gently remove fever during the treatment of ARVI.
3. Fight drowsiness and anemia, chronic fatigue.
4. Relieve inflammation in the oral cavity and reduce bleeding gums, speed up the healing of minor injuries.
5. Normalize intestinal function, strengthening stool, promoting adsorption and elimination of toxins.
6. Reduce the symptoms of varicose veins thanks to the strengthening effect on blood vessels of vitamin C and rutin.
7. Remove swelling by increasing kidney activity.
8. Restore natural beauty by saturating the skin and hair with active substances.

Closer to the time of childbirth, berries help overcome accumulated stress, strengthening the nervous system. They also improve blood clotting, reducing the risk of bleeding when a baby is born.

Rose hips for pregnant women serve as a source of useful elements and have an immunostimulating effect. A tincture on this basis is considered a substitute for ascorbic acid and other beneficial microelements.

The product has the following beneficial properties:

• improves the functioning of the pancreas and thyroid gland;
• helps stop bleeding;
• cleanses organs and tissues of waste and toxins;
• accelerates metabolic processes in the body;
• improves the absorption of vitamin A and other fat-soluble components.