Consuming specific preparations containing a particular fruit is purported to potentially influence the onset and progression of childbirth. These recipes often incorporate the fruit into readily consumable forms, such as smoothies, energy balls, or baked goods. An example includes blending the fruit with nuts and seeds to create energy bites thought to provide sustained energy during early labor.
The significance lies in the claimed association between consumption of these preparations and a potentially shorter labor duration, reduced need for medical intervention, and increased cervical ripening. Historically, certain cultures have long traditions of using this fruit as a natural remedy to ease childbirth.