Women who are waiting for the birth of their child are very attentive to their health and selective in their choice of food.
In particular, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with how to use such a popular spice as black cumin during pregnancy, and what precautions should be taken.
General information about black cumin
Black cumin (aka nippy seed, Kalindzhi or Seidan) is a light-loving one-year-old of the Buttercup family. Small single flowers form an inflorescence in the form of a complex umbrella. The plant reaches 10-40 cm in height and has leaves 2-3 cm long. It grows excellently on the territory of the Asian continent, in Africa and in southern Europe in moist soils. 
A feature of black cumin is a long period of seed germination. The first sheet appears only on days 11-13. The best soil for a plant is black soil or gray podzolized soil.
Did you know? About oil The black cumin is mentioned in the Koran, where the prophet Muhammad calls it a means that can cure any ailment, not including death.
Rounded dry fruits contain many seeds that have a sharp taste and smell, which makes them a good spice. The special value of this spice is given by its richest composition, which includes more than 100 components.
Among them:
- amino acids;
- phospholipids;
- carotenoids;
- vitamins A, C, E, group B;
- flavonoids;
- fatty acid;
- phytosterols;
- polysaccharides and monosaccharides;
- tannins;
- essential oils.
Spice fruits contain about 35% fatty oils, including 0.5-1.5% essential oil, as well as melanin and bitterness. Seeds are also rich in a complex of trace elements, such as iron, potassium, phosphorus and others. 100 g of spice contains 375 kcal.
Properties of black cumin during pregnancy
Huge benefit to the female body brings vegetable oil. So, black cumin oil has invaluable properties, the main of which is the presence in the composition of the product of natural estrogens, positively affecting the female hormones. 
However, many have a question whether it is possible to use this product for pregnant women. To answer it, it is necessary to consider the benefits and possible contraindications to the use of this spice.
Benefit
Useful qualities of this spice:
- promotes lactation;
- stimulates childbirth;
- accelerates the opening of the uterus;
- reduces colic in newborns;
- prevents insomnia;
- normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract;
- has a tonic and analgesic effect;
- contributes to the normalization of the respiratory system;
- strengthens the scalp;
- has a tonic effect;
- strengthens the immune system;
- improves the activity of the cardiovascular system, strengthening blood vessels;
- promotes metabolism stimulation;
- increases concentration of attention.
This medicinal plant can be used for the treatment of corns - such formations on the heels and soles of the feet occur in pregnant women due to overweight. The best remedy for the prevention of these diseases is black cumin seed oil, which promotes rapid regeneration and eliminates dermatitis, improving the condition of the skin. 
Possible contraindications and harm
This spice is contraindicated only partially to future mothers, i.e. it can be consumed if you take into account certain features.
The following describes the nuances of its use:
- Do not abuse the spice.
- In the case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and gallbladder should completely refrain from adding spices to food to avoid an increase in acidity.
- If you have diabetes, it is recommended to dose black cumin seeds, using 1, 2 and 3 g for breakfast, lunch and dinner, respectively, for 3 months.
Important! The use of spices and its oils in the amount of more than 25 g is toxic to humans and can cause miscarriage, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Black cumin can cause significant damage to health and therefore unacceptable when:
- Individual intolerance.
- Acute forms of gastritis, especially with high acidity.
- Ischemic heart disease and thrombophlebitis.
- Severe forms of gallstone disease.
- Thrombosis.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Transplanted before any organ transplants.
Ways of use
To get the maximum benefit from the product in question, you need to know the main ways of consuming black cumin during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.
Seeds
If you are pregnant, you should not use this spice as food, but after giving birth it will be useful. A decoction of the seeds can be used to improve lactation. 
For this you need 1 tbsp. l spices pour 1 glass of water and boil for 10 minutes.
To improve the taste of the broth, you can add honey or milk. Strain the liquid should be drunk in small sips.
Butter
Young mothers should know that pregnancy is not the time to experiment with their health.
Did you know? Butter black cumin in ancient Egypt enjoyed great success as an antidote to snake bites.
It is recommended to use black cumin oil without any risk to the health of the child and for the benefit of oneself in the following ways:
- rub in the abdomen, hips and chest;
- applied to the skin;
- lubricate corns.
Oil is perfect in the fight against postpartum stretch marks. Due to the high content of vitamins and fatty acids, it contributes to the regeneration of the skin and the resorption of skin scars. 
Black cumin oil is suitable to prevent stretch marks. To remove stretch marks, the skin should be regularly lubricated - thanks to this, it returns to normal and becomes elastic and soft.
Similarly, skin treatment with oil is effective in mastitis and treating nipple cracks in young mothers. You can also make a hair mask out of it.
Learn also how to use black cumin oil to strengthen hair.
After childbirth, many women intensively lose hair on their heads, and the use of a mask will strengthen them and promote growth. 
Arab women use caraway seed oil in preparation for childbirth by applying it to the mucous membrane of the female genital organs. This procedure makes the skin supple and durable, which helps prevent perineal tears during labor.
From the point of view of Western medicine, today there is no evidence of the effectiveness of this tool; However, if it does not cause discomfort or an allergic reaction, then this procedure can be applied.
Precautionary measures
Since the future mother is responsible not only for her life, but also for the life of the child, it is necessary to consult a doctor before consuming the spices. An experienced specialist will provide the necessary recommendation, taking into account the general state of health of the woman.
Important! During the period of breastfeeding, it is necessary to use drugs on the basis of caution. black cumin, because they can cause an allergic reaction in the baby.
So, black cumin can bring some benefit to women "in position", but its use must be kept under control. After reading all the precautions, use this tool so as not to harm the health of the fetus.
