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Food & drink · Routine

A few dates a day from 36 weeks (optional)

What it is

60–80 g/day is linked in small trials to a shorter first stage of labour. Skip with gestational diabetes.

every day · from week 36 · until week 42

Sources

• Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: low

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