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and birth. Sufficient water intake reduces the risks of such infections. 10
Doctors inform their patients that their water requirement increases by
50 percent during pregnancy. If the water intake is insufficient, the body
reduces the quantity of some fluids, which, in turn, causes various com-
plaints. 11
Modern science shows once more the wisdom in Allah's creation of
the stream for Mary and His advice to eat dates and drink water. All of
this is evidence of Allah's infinite knowledge.
Mary Shakes the Date Tree
Allah tells Mary to shake the date tree toward her when she was
headed toward it in her labor pains. (Surah Maryam: 25)
Doctors say that pulling something toward oneself during labor can
have a positive effect on the muscles. In order to ease labor pains and
help bring about a safe delivery, women are advised to do certain exer-
cises that reduce pressure in the body and, therefore, the risk of compli-
cations during delivery. They are also thought to quicken the process of
Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)