Tart Cherry Concentrate while Pregnant?

mwhipple77

I'm wondering if anyone has tried taking Tart Cherry Concentrate while pregnant?  I'm in my 3rd trimester, due in 2 1/2 weeks, and have horrible pain in my fingers, it is what I imagine arthritis feeling like.  A lady I work with mentioned her chiropractor (she is not pregnant) told her to try Tart Cherry Concentrate mixed with water to help relieve the pain and she said after 2 weeks, she feels much better.  After reading about the concentrate, it seems as though it has lots of health benefits and the brand I was looking at is produced in Minnesota, so there isn't the concern about lead like products from China or Mexico.  I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard of this helping or if there are specific reasons to stay away from it.  

It looks like it would also help a lot with insomnia, if you have it.  Apparently cherries contain melatonin, which helps you achieve deep sleep.  Seems like a win-win, but I don't want to do anything harmful!

CandKS

I haven't tried it personally, but you might just want to make a quick call into your doctor to ask about that and get their opinion on the matter. 

Kattank12

I drank before and during both of my pregnancies to help me sleep at night. I love it and only drink 8 ounces before bed. I get mine at whole foods usually.

agfox92

I worked at a nursing home and heard many many times that Cherry Juice helped with joint pain/arthritis. The pain in your hands may be from swelling but who knows, cherry juice may help!

thegosiers

My sister recommended it for pregnancy insomnia. I've just been too lazy to go buy any... I-)

Jen4033

I have never heard of this, but might have to check into it myself if it can help with sleep!