Date delight: could this sweet fruit kickstart labor?

NCT ID NCT07058792

First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether eating Medjool dates from 34 weeks of pregnancy through delivery increases the chance of going into labor naturally, without needing medical help. Researchers will track 250 pregnant women at Cleveland Clinic to see if date-eaters have less need for labor induction, shorter labor, and better blood loss outcomes. The goal is to find a simple, food-based way to support a smoother delivery.

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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