The Month I Finally Tried Saffron Milk During Pregnancy

When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember staring at a tiny jar of saffron on the kitchen counter. My aunt had brought it from Kashmir, wrapped like treasure. Everyone kept telling me, “It’s good for you, makes the baby fair, calms your mood.” But I’d also heard warnings about starting too early. So I waited… and that wait turned out to be the best decision.

I didn’t touch saffron until month four. That’s when the nausea had eased, my energy was coming back, and I felt ready to introduce something warm and rich into my daily routine. Later, I read https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1344-which-month-to-use-saffron-in-pregnancy and felt reassured that my instinct matched traditional wisdom. The article from Ask Ayurveda explained why saffron fits better into the second trimester and beyond.

For me, saffron became part of a small ritual. I’d heat a cup of milk before bed, drop in two or three strands, and watch the white turn golden. It felt like a hug in a cup. An Instagram post I came across — https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQNrz6BKyL/ — showed another mom doing exactly the same thing. A Threads conversation — https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DNQNr2UOyPK — even suggested starting when you first feel baby kicks.

It wasn’t just about taste. The Pinterest image I saved — https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919626566221 — reminded me of saffron’s beauty. And then there was that simple tip I read in a tweet — https://twitter.com/AskAyurveda_24/status/1955230354295386478 — about sipping it before bed for better sleep. I tried it. It worked.

Some friends told me they started small because they were cautious, like one mom in this Facebook story — https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1079947474285223 — who noticed better rest after just two strands a night. And it’s not just family traditions talking; even a LinkedIn post — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_saffron-holds-potential-benefits-for-pregnant-activity-7360996106379382785-Cn4P? — discussed saffron’s role in mood and circulation support for pregnant women in mid-term.

If you’re wondering about dosage — I kept mine at two to five strands a day. Enough for flavor and color, not enough to cause side effects. Some say high doses can be risky, so this seemed safe and comfortable for me.

Looking back, I’m glad I didn’t rush into it. Saffron milk became more than just a drink; it was a moment of calm at the end of the day, a signal to slow down and feel grateful.