2 Date Recipes to Help Induce Labor! LIVE with my Sister! | Sarah Lavonne

I'm with my sweet pregnant sister! We are trying all the things to help get her body ready and cervix ripe and ready and get this body induced and baby out and into our arms!! Dates have a small amount of evidence that they can help ripen the cervix, less chance of a medical induction of labor and can help reduce postpartum bleeding - eat them dates! It isn't easy though to eat them raw, so we are here to show you two of my favorite ways to get your dates into your diet, it'll increase your fiber, folate and protein intake! WINNING!
Joy Balls (from the Conscious Cleanse Book):
2 Cups Medjool Dates (chopped and pitted)
1/4 Cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
- blend/chop/process them together to make a paste-like consistency. Then, roll them into little balls.
1/4 Cup unsweetened coconut
1/4 Cup hemp seeds
- put them in a bowl and roll the balls into it, put into a container and into the fridge. Grab for a fun snack!
THE BEST Date Smoothie:
1 cup almond milk
1 ripe banana
1 frozen banana (although you can do 2 frozen instead)
4-6 dates (pitted- soak them in warm water for a bit first)
2 Tbsp peanut butter (we would add more though)
2 Scoops Vital Proteins powder
Ice
Blend and Enjoy!! SO GOOD!
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2 Date Recipes to Help Induce Labor! LIVE with my Sister! | Sarah Lavonne
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[@marinaguillen321]

A few years ago I went to a fancy black tie affair wedding and they served the most amazing hors d’oeuvre i’ve ever had in my life but I couldn’t pinpoint what the heck it was. Fast forward a few martinis, I went in the kitchen and asked: they were chorizo stuffed bacon wrapped dates... ooooh. My God. Life changing 🤤 try that out too! Hannah you look beautiful! I’m currently 36+4🤗 my due date is June 5, but my last baby who had the same due date was born May 27! I am not trying to get my baby out any sooner than necessary, but definitely want to prep my cervix!! I’m going to start pounding the dates once I finish your class, Sarah! This is my third pregnancy but I’ve already learned so much😍

[@SheayWithLove]

I’m due the 19th I am 1cm! Lol after all the dates and raspberry tea it did help because all my previous pregnancies I’ve been 0 and induced after 42 weeks! I’m praying this girl just comes good luck to your sister!

[@You.Tube.Sucks.]

Aw, man, I got the notification about this video, but my baby was awake (I don't watch TV in front of him) & I figured I'd just watch it later. KZbin didn't tell me it was LIVE 😭 I certainly would have strategically placed a tablet out of my baby's view for a live Sarah Lavonne video, damnit. Her sister is lovely, just like Sarah.... and the sister is one lucky pregnant gal to have such a knowledgeable sibling by her side. Amazing that Sarah flew out to MN (?) & is staying for a month. All right, back to the video!

[@sarahlavonne]

You’re so sweet!! There will be more!

[@marie8833]

I’m May 28th!! whoohoo! Been eating dates for three days now and getting sick of them already, thanks for the recipes 😁

[@kathrynloewen2073]

I’m due in 2 days and I’m so tired already!! I’ve been doing the evening primrose since 36 weeks and red raspberry leaf tea since 38 weeks :)

[@nayrich877]

I’ve been eating dates for a few days now! I’m due May 29, & doctor says I’m beginning to dilate 50% effaced!! Woohoo!

[@karleenfrancois1786]

Hi im excited of this video. Im 2 years late but im excited to have found this video. I am a high risk pregnancy and i have been prep. For pregnancy and figuring how to do everything natural without chemicals. So far as my prenatal i have been drinking my Nora tea and been looking fir a video that gets info about natural birth induction. And so far i love the recipe you have on it. Thanks for the info. And please put more video about natural home hkme birth. Thanks again for your video

[@sieriaboston7321]

I'm due May 29th with my second baby but my first little boy!! Cant wait to meet him!💙💙

[@jamiecampbell2029]

I'm due in a week sept 9th and I'm trying everything I can to prepare my cervix. Hubby suggested to mix pineapple and dates with my red raspberry leaf tea to make a smoothie

[@User-s868]

How did it go

[@jamiecampbell2029]

@@User-s868 it was nasty I couldn't stand the texture of dates lol

[@tiffanylauderdale3341]

I have been making date smoothies daily. I use collegen, spinach, berries, brewers yeast, flax seeds, chia seeds.. thanks for the tip about dates in water. I do not like when the dates end up in chucks!!

[@distorbia20]

Dates are mentioned in Islam as being beneficial and is a medicine. Plus is mentioned beneficial for birth and also good for premature babies. Currently having so much dates hahaha I love dates. Plus I have put some dates in my hospital bag.

[@shakeelrafique1561]

I m due on 21 may n i want vbac delivry .its my fifth pregnancy my 4th baby boy is now 14 months old and i m 9 month pregnant.my 3 delivries r normal but last was c section due to the fetal distress.my doctor told me that she will try for vbac but i m worried becoz my gap is very short btween 2 delivries n i m scared for utrine rupture. May Allah make delivries for all expecting moms easier n safer ameeen

[@Mbelinweseh]

Aameen🤲

[@hexxisnexus5312]

Thank you for the date banana PB smoothie recipe. Im about 35 weeks prego and want this baby out ASAP!!... taking ALL the notes.

[@brianarudolph1543]

When did you end up going into labor???

[@MariaRamirez-nx2kc]

I'm due May 28th and 4cm already and been having contractions off and on but nothing consistent. Just so ready!! Your sister looks so calm! I'm miserable and just tired. Thinking of trying the Castor Oil tonight. Love your energy you're so positive! Love your uploads! Good Luck to your sister!

[@sarahlavonne]

Awww hang in there momma you're SO close especially being 4 cm!! try to savor this time you won't be pregnant forever! xoxoo

[@Kstyna87]

Didn’t realize she was due so close to me! So excited! Due the 24th! The dr thought baby would come early....still waiting 🙄

[@itsfaj]

My mom makes bacon wrapped dates and they're so good as appetizers!

[@Amandahugginkizz]

You can rehydrate dates in water before using, alot of vegans do that for recipes.

[@Aryanna182]

I'll have to try these on my next pregnancy. I may add honey to the smoothie and use ground toffee instead of the coconut

[@TheLgk1989]

I’m due May 29th! I am 3cm and 50% effaced no change since last week 😭 I’m just over being pregnant 😭😩 his head his still pretty high she said.

[@annadentis9743]

OMG!!!! I am due May 29th as well!! I am only 1 cm and about 75% effaced and also no improvement since last week. I am loving being pregnant but I want this baby out! Getting so uncomfortable.

[@lovelyparis7303]

Awww I’m due May 30th!!

[@Kalizma92]

I feel you! I’m due the 22nd, been 3cm 75% effaced since 38 weeks. Prayers for you mommas ❤️

[@moykogirl]

She is so cute!! Good luck!

[@cookiesweets2434]

My due dates the 27th too! OMG I’m exhausted sooo ready to meet my hooman 😫😂

[@samanthasuarez4567]

I'm due June 4. Been trying to eat my dates but they're so sweet can only make it to 3 dates before the heartburn takes over. Going to try having them in oatmeal or smoothie.

[@sadieelizabeth2507]

Samantha Suarez dam that heartburn ! I’ve been plagued with heartburn and acid reflux my entire pregnancy 😢

[@sarahshaw2431]

I’m due May 20th with my first , I want her to come out now lol

[@salenas533]

Well did you have her lol

[@sarahshaw2431]

Salena S nope still waiting . Scheduled for induction on Sunday

[@thatonegirljammie7320]

The 20th was my due date too! Still waiting! Getting induced in 5 days hoping she'll come before then

[@CocoGlenCoco]

I was due the 30th and had my baby at 39w. I ate soooo many dates 😅

[@JH-bf3qs]

I’m due with my first baby on May 27th too! I have been eating dates as well. Let us know when the baby comes, I’m super curious since we are due the same day! Good luck!!

[@susiec4516]

Jes Hon I’m due in May 27 too with 1st baby

[@shahidabello2935]

Were the dates helpful 😁?

[@hemimartinez4651]

I’m due on the 21st but will be induced on the 15th!

[@jeniecer]

I was due May 4th...delivered baby May 6th!

[@IsabellaGiorgio76554]

I'm 40 + 3 today and been making my own date balls too. I'm at 1cm and 75% effaced and he is loooooow. Patiently waiting and reassuring myself he will come when he's ready ❤

[@aeolia80]

oh, so fruits or certain things my pregnant friends in France have been told to avoid, hibiscus tea/jamaica juice, they were told it can induce labor, or something like that, so to avoid it early in the pregnancy, I have no idea if they were told to still avoid it when they are at term

[@sarahlavonne]

hello! yeah i didn't think of those as fruits so yes, avoid! otherwise your basic banana, orange apple etc good to go!

[@parvygovil296]

Thank you both! Such helpful tips. I am making notes ;-)

[@Monicamcs]

I love dates! 25 weeks pregnant and I’m looking forward to eating dates to prepare for labor 😋.

[@Monicamcs]

Sarah you do have a stunning figure! 💪🏻💃🏻

[@ruthfindlay6743]

I guess its the opposite for me. I could sit down and just keep eating them. So I try to eat one or two at a time so I don't eat the whole container. That way I can eat them 3 or 4 times a day. So delicious.

[@lclary7]

I’m due in a week and I’m getting “induced in two days”

[@nyyabmusic]

I’m due the 27th as well! I’m ready for baby 🤰🏾

[@719adriana]

I wish I had a cool sister even a close best friend that would care enough to help me have this baby... 😔 Omg I'm sooo emotional I'm 33 weeks pregnant I still have a few weeks to go so these videos on this channel have been my best friend and sister 😘 thank you and Congratulations!!!

[@jessiefultz3601]

I’m due May 25th! Thanks for this video!!

[@p3rk11]

I'm due this month too of course baby will come on her own terms lol

[@emochina]

Question: if your water breaks at home, does the tummy deflate a little? Like is that another way to tell?

[@zen_mindset1]

Lol

[@Amandahugginkizz]

Dates with chunky sea salt is the best snack in the world. Or dates with almond butter and sea salt. Or dates with marscapone cheese, to die for

[@lisamclean1750]

due on the 18th of May!

[@janaybellas5692]

I'm due tomorrow with baby #3, I've been 1cm dialated since 36 weeks. Yesterday my OB said she could actually touch the top of babys head when she checked me. I have to get induced on Tuesday (im vbacing) so I wonder if dates would do anything for me that quick?

[@Cann856]

My first baby came out op or “sunny side up” and my doctor did a great job at wiggling him out safely but I’m SOOOOO nervous that this baby will come out the same way and make for an extra long labor again. How often does a second op baby happen?

[@daniskylark8227]

😂 you to are the Cutest Aww I miss my Sisters ... still like kids in the kitchen....😊41weeks OMG So Ready to Have this Lil one ... I love Dates yummy 😋 thank U 🙏 Collagen Great I need some... Congratulations 🎉 to You and Your Sister Mom and Auntie 💗

[@heathercantu-mcdowell8892]

She’s due 1 day before me. I’ve been at 1cm for a week and I actually jus started trying dates about 3 days ago. My birth plan is VBAC so I absolutely have to go into labor on my own because I have 3 other children and a c section would be no good

[@cecilybaumgardner944]

I am due May 27th also! And wanting this baby out haha!

[@denisembelu7421]

I'm due June 2 😂😊😊 Congratulations!!

[@Samantha06-l4m]

Do you guys think that it will be beneficial to start a dates after 39 weeks 🥺

[@Qetesh777]

I'm due May 29th. I'm ready because since I have cholestasis the obgyn wants to induce me already I've been putting 5 dates in my smoothie every morning but maybe I need to add more

[@palecompass3598]

Good to know that I haven't been eating nearly enough dates.

[@lovelyn2104]

DUE May28th 1cm dialed baby is low but not engaged... I'm ready to get him out lol

[@emmaklippel2815]

Due July 11th my boys 2nd birthday is July 12th 😬 would love to have then share a birthday but we will see. How many dates do I need?

[@sarahlavonne]

5-8/day!

[@719adriana]

I'm super curious if you had your babies with matching bdays now??? Hope you let me know🤓

[@emmaklippel2815]

@@719adriana hey they're exactly 1 week apart. My 2nd boy arrived July 19th at 41+1 he shares a birthday with my brother 😂

[@719adriana]

@@emmaklippel2815 that's so neat!! Congrats girl I wish all the best. Thank you for your reply made my evening 💋

[@Amandahugginkizz]

All 4 of my kids are September babies. We used to do a shared birthday but now they all ask for separate birthdays. I can see why, mine is the day after Christmas and it sucms basky sharing a birthday with Christmas

[@fabiolaquinn5512]

I’m 30 weeks and I loved the peanut butter date recipe. I’m not trying to induce but I’m trying to be proactive. Would it be safe for me to consume ?

[@sarahlavonne]

Fabiola Quinn of course!

[@jaquelinemythril2602]

Due May 13th, lol. I kept meaning to be eating 6 dates each day for the 9th month, but honestly is hard to reach, plus is hard to remember to eat them every day.

[@kaylux4064]

I’m due May 26 and 2cm ready to get him out 😂

[@MzGiqqles]

My due date was also may 26 & im still pregnant! 😭😭 5days overdue

[@kaylux4064]

Damnn I would’ve been big mad 😂.. I had mine on May 16

[@MzGiqqles]

@@kaylux4064 girl i am! Lmao😂 but congratulations!! Wish me luck hopefully she comes soon!

[@kaylux4064]

Pray you have a safe delivery 💙💙

[@annadentis9743]

OMG!!! I am having a girl and I am due on May 29th!!! Congratulations!!!

[@salenas533]

I’m due July 13th 😞 Ive been done with being pregnant since last year 🙄😅

[@ang_courtney]

Should we still continue with the dates after giving birth for the benefits of postpartum bleeding?

[@sarahlavonne]

Great question! We don’t have evidence for after but you can! It’s good for you in general but whatever we know is it helps with preventing the bleeding

[@ang_courtney]

@@sarahlavonne Thanks for the response! I love your videos. I am scheduled for induction with my first baby on May 28th 😀

[@DBhobbyfarm]

I'm due May 31st. Went to my 37 week appointment today and am dilated to a 1. 3rd baby

[@suezannek9483]

I’m due Tomorrow!! 😬

[@meghanepperson6950]

I'm due in 2 days!

[@kathrynloewen2073]

Meghan Epperson Me to!!

[@ayaancadey7018]

She is so cute 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@mrs.ashleyrice9565]

so sad I missed this live, I'm due 5/31 and I'm ready to meet my baby boy

[@chelseaswan7990]

I’m due the 28th!!

[@jolantabednarz140]

My due date is June 5 th :)

[@sarahj717]

Sarah on a whole new topic... could you do a video on plus size pregnancy!

[@sarahlavonne]

hi!! I've talked about it in a couple coffee & questions! but def a video coming eventually! xoxo

[@rebekahbryant2227]

I'm due in June 23 something's I'll try

[@romycoronado7639]

I'm due on Tuesday too! Did you have your baby yet?

[@rebekahbryant2227]

@@romycoronado7639 yes I had him last Tuesday ☺️ took him all day to come out but he's here safe and sound 💝

[@yahairadominguez6549]

my cousin is due the 29!

[@bwaybby103]

I heard no papayas while pregnant.

[@almalima1]

When can we start eating dates? I am due June 5th is it too soon for me to start now?

[@hellenserrano5866]

A L at 36 weeks-6 dates a day

[@almalima1]

Hellen Serrano thank you!

[@eileanfunez1107]

I’m 36 weeks and 3 days going to find out when they are doing my c section. 😌

[@qaaliquruxmedia]

Eilean I am 36 weeks and four days and I am doing vbac

[@eileanfunez1107]

Qaliladan Channel and vlog really ? I already had 2 c sections. That why they are giving me a third.

[@rebeccatexaschick7621]

That's a lot of dates for one recipe. Like, a TON of sugar yo. 😬 I personally wouldn't do more than three.