Effectiveness and Safety of Using Warm Lime Water in Pregnant Women

Cut Yuniwati, Yusnaini Yusnaini, Katrinazahri Katrinazahri, Iin Fitriar, Ampera Miko

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of using warm lime water as a therapeutic intervention in pregnant women. Methods: A systematic review of published literature was conducted to identify relevant studies. Studies that examined the use of warm lime water in pregnant women were included. The outcomes assessed included symptom relief, adverse effects, and maternal and fetal outcomes. A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. Electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, were searched for relevant studies published between 2010 and 2022. Results: The review identified limited studies investigating the use of warm lime water in pregnant women. The available evidence suggested that warm lime water may provide some symptom relief for common pregnancy discomforts such as constipation and heartburn. However, the evidence regarding its effectiveness for other conditions or complications during pregnancy was scarce. Adverse effects were rarely reported, but the safety of long-term or excessive use of warm lime water remains uncertain. Maternal and fetal outcomes were not consistently reported across the included studies. The current evidence on the effectiveness and safety of using warm lime water in pregnant women is limited and inconclusive. While it may relieve certain pregnancy discomforts, the potential risks and long-term effects are unclear. Further, well-designed studies are needed to assess the efficacy, safety, and optimal dosage of warm lime water in pregnant women. Healthcare providers should exercise caution and discuss using warm lime water with pregnant patients, considering the lack of robust evidence and potential unknown risks.

10.22178/pos.103-3


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effectiveness; safety; warm lime water; pregnant women

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