This response discusses various recommendations for pregnant women to ensure the health and righteousness of their unborn child, including dietary suggestions and proper conduct during pregnancy.
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Peace be upon you. There are several factors that influence the personality of a person before birth, such as nutrition, maternal milk, the spiritual state of the parents, the conditions during pregnancy, and the formation of the embryo.
Knowledgeable individuals and those with values pay attention to these matters and the subtleties of actions to ensure the birth of a righteous offspring.
Observing the recommended practices and guidelines during pregnancy:
To ensure the physical and psychological well-being of the fetus, Islam has provided a simple and easy program that involves no cost or hardship. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) advised against certain foods during the first week of pregnancy, such as milk, vinegar, coriander, and sour apples, as these can negatively affect conception, cause complications during childbirth, and lead to diseases that adversely affect both the pregnancy and the newborn.
The Ahlulbayt (the family of the Prophet) have also recommended etiquette for intimacy with a pregnant woman, distinguishing between what is preferred and what is discouraged. Imam Khomeini stated that intimacy is disliked during specific times, such as during a lunar eclipse, a solar eclipse, during certain weather conditions, and at specific times of day. However, intimacy is encouraged on certain nights of the week, particularly Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Attention to the pregnant woman's diet:
It is a well-established fact that the physical health of the fetus is directly proportional to the health of the mother, and nutrition plays a significant role in the mother's health. Many physical weaknesses, diseases, and deformities can be attributed to poor nutrition. Therefore, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) and the Ahlulbayt emphasized the importance of a nutritious diet for pregnant women, particularly foods that positively influence the psychological and spiritual traits of the fetus. For example, the Prophet recommended quince, stating that it enhances vision and fosters affection in the heart, and should be given to pregnant women to improve their children’s qualities.
Other recommended foods include mastic, which the Prophet said increases the intelligence of the child, and dates, which he advised to be given to women during the month they give birth, as it leads to a calm and pure child.
The Ahlulbayt have provided a comprehensive list of beneficial foods for health, as mentioned in the books of food and drink, including pomegranates, figs, grapes, legumes, and various vegetables.
They also advised against harmful foods that negatively impact physical and psychological health, such as carrion, blood, pork, alcohol, and any food or drink prohibited in the Quran and Sunnah.
Good treatment of the pregnant woman:
Kind treatment of a woman, especially a pregnant one, allows her to live a happy life filled with comfort, reassurance, and psychological stability, leaving no room for anxiety or distress in her heart and spirit.
Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him) stated that the husband should recognize that Allah has made her a source of comfort and companionship, and both partners should appreciate each other as a blessing from Allah. They should treat each other with kindness, respect, and understanding, fulfilling each other's material and spiritual needs, and creating a joyful and loving atmosphere at home.
Good treatment includes being gentle, speaking kind words, honoring her, and considering her a partner in life. It also involves helping her with household tasks she cannot manage alone, being patient with her shortcomings, and resolving daily issues in a way that does not provoke her anger. Avoiding actions that harm her psychological health, such as jealousy, frowning, or neglecting her rights, is crucial. When the treatment is good, her psychological and spiritual state improves, which naturally reflects positively on the fetus.
May you be successful in all good.