Please read first: this guide is general information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different. Talk to your doctor before adding saffron, or anything new, to your routine.
A tradition in many Indian homes
In many families, an expecting mother is given a warm glass of kesar doodh (saffron milk), often from the fourth or fifth month. It is a comforting, fragrant drink and a small ritual of care that elders love to pass on.
How much is a sensible amount?
Use saffron the way you would in cooking: a few threads, not spoonfuls. Most families use 2 to 3 threads in one glass of milk, once a day. Large amounts of saffron are not recommended during pregnancy, so more is never better. Your doctor can tell you what is right for you.
A gentle kesar milk
- Warm one glass of milk until it steams. Do not boil hard.
- Crush 2–3 saffron threads between your fingers and stir them in.
- Add a few soaked, peeled almonds or a pinch of cardamom if you like.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes so the colour turns golden, then sip warm.
About the "fair baby" belief
You may hear that saffron makes a baby fairer. There is no scientific evidence for this. A baby's skin tone comes from genetics. Enjoy kesar milk for its taste and comfort, not for this reason.
Buy genuine saffron
Saffron is often faked with dyed threads. Choose a brand that labels its origin and seals its jars, and check it at home with our real vs fake tests.
Our Mom-to-Be Kesar Pack brings together Premium Kashmiri Saffron in small sealed jars, so you open a fresh one as you need it.
Again, please check with your doctor first, especially if you have any medical condition or are taking medicines.