Journal of Community Health Provision
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Community Health Provision

Dates and Honey in Nutritional Status in Pregnant Women: Systematic Review

Alisa Febriana Amrin (Doctoral Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Rezky Putri Indarwati Abdullah (Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Asrini Safitri (Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Muslim Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Sep 2026

Abstract

Optimal nutritional status during pregnancy is an important factor in supporting maternal health and fetal growth. In Islam, Thibbun Nabawi (Prophetic medicine) includes various natural food ingredients such as honey and dates, which are believed to have health benefits. The objective the research to analyze scientific evidence regarding the effect of dates and honey on the nutritional status of pregnant women based on the results of recent research. Methods: This study used a systematic review method with reference to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Literature was obtained from PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases in the period January–May 2026. Articles that met the inclusion criteria were observational studies, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published between 2015–2025. Data were extracted and analyzed using narrative synthesis. Results showed that Thibbun Nabawi components have the potential to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women. Date consumption is associated with increased hemoglobin levels, improved energy status, and better preparation for childbirth. Honey has a positive effect on increasing energy intake and antioxidant status, and helps reduce fatigue during pregnancy. Conclusion: Dates and honey have the potential to benefit the nutritional status of pregnant women by increasing energy intake and micronutrients, antioxidant activity, and supporting maternal health. However, more robust clinical studies are needed to determine the effectiveness, optimal dosage, and safety of using various components of Thibbun Nabawi during pregnancy.

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jchp

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Journal of Community Health Provision ISSN 2776-1150 (print), 2776-1169 (online) that focuses on the provision of health issue in the community. It covers all areas in health science including Occupational Health and Safety, Midwifery, Health Care Administration, Hospital Science and Management, ...