[ARTIKEL] 17 Aug 2017
Several years and even thousands of years in areas that have tropical climates in the world have produced and used coconut oil as part of traditional cuisine. Coconut oil is also used for medicine and cosmetic ingredients.
Oil derived from coconut oil is very popular for its health and beauty benefits, because it has no harmful effects which can also be used for pregnant women who are waiting for labor.
Coconut oil is an oil that can be used for frying that has saturated fat that can turn solid if it is below 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Coconut oil is a source of pure fat, 1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil contains 117 calories, 13.6 g fat, 0 g carbohydrates and 0 g protein.
When the coconut oil processing is separated from the nutrients present in the oil, coconut oil contains almost no vitamins, minerals or fiber, apart from iron, vitamin E and vitamin K. However, coconut oil has a myriad of benefits for human needs.
Coconut oil has been used in Asian countries as a staple for centuries. Likewise for pregnant women because it is without danger and side effects. There is nothing in coconut oil that poses a threat to the development of the fetus or the outcome of pregnancy. However, for pregnant women who are not used to consuming coconut oil, some symptoms such as diarrhea will appear if they have just consumed coconut oil.
In a paper "Southeast Asia Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health", consuming coconut oil for pregnant women is very beneficial for you and your child and also states that pregnant women who consume coconut oil during the third trimester of pregnancy have reduced fetal mortality.
This is also added by the "International Journal of Neuroscience" research which shows that consuming coconut oil during pregnancy may help protect your child from the effects of stress before giving birth, and is also believed to cause neurological development problems after birth. In addition to consuming coconut oil, you are also required to consume nutritious fruits and vegetables so that your delivery process goes smoothly.