Mariam’s story is not just a passing testimony; it is a living example of how the Tayyibat System can completely change a person’s life. Mariam suffered from infertility for 4 years, visited many doctors, underwent treatments, ovulation stimulation, and hormones, but without success. Then she started applying the Tayyibat System (abstaining from white flour, dairy, eggs, legumes, and raw vegetables), and after only a month and a half, she became pregnant. But after pregnancy, her gynecologist surprised her with completely opposite instructions: “Eat eggs and milk, and take folic acid so the baby comes out with a healthy head.” This shocking contradiction is what Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, wants to discuss. If you are new here, you may benefit from learning about What is the Tayyibat System? or reviewing the article on Allowed and Forbidden Foods in the Tayyibat System, as well as reading the Biography of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, and finally you can Download the Tayyibat System PDF.
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Mariam’s Story: From 4 Years of Infertility to Pregnancy After a Month and a Half
Mariam’s story reflects the reality of thousands of women suffering from infertility without a clear medical reason. Mariam herself says: “I was being treated to get pregnant for 4 years, and once I followed the system, I got pregnant.” What changed in her life was not a new medication or surgery; it was a change in food. The body that was inflamed and full of waste and difficult-to-digest foods was not a suitable environment for pregnancy. When the colon was cleaned and general inflammation was reduced, hormonal balance returned to normal, and pregnancy happened spontaneously. Mariam confirms that she was not expecting pregnancy at all, especially since she was in the midst of following the system and had no expectations, but the surprise came after only a month and a half of serious application.
The Shock of Contradictory Instructions: Eggs, Milk, and Folic Acid?
After Mariam became pregnant, she went to her gynecologist for pregnancy follow-up. She expected congratulations and encouragement to continue the healthy lifestyle that enabled her to become pregnant. But the surprise was shocking: the doctor gave her completely opposite instructions to the Tayyibat System, saying: “Eat eggs and milk, and take folic acid so the baby comes out with a healthy head.” This meant the doctor asked her to return to the foods that had been the cause of her infertility for years. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, describes these instructions as “myths passed around in clinics” and “heritage recommendations not based on real scientific evidence.” A pregnant woman on the Tayyibat System does not need eggs, milk, or additional supplements.
Critiquing the Myth “Folic Acid Protects the Baby’s Brain”
What Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, attacks most fiercely in the context of pregnancy is the insistence on giving folic acid to all pregnant women without exception. He explains that folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, and it is not the same as natural folate found in leafy greens. But more importantly, as Dr. Diaa explains, the safety and development of the baby’s brain do not come from a folic acid capsule but from proper nutrition free of toxins and irritants. When a pregnant woman eats clean, healthy food (free from white flour, dairy, eggs, and legumes), her body absorbs natural nutrients efficiently. A healthy brain results from a healthy body free of inflammation, not from a synthetic supplement. Dr. Diaa says that many women took folic acid and Allah blessed them with healthy children, but this does not mean folic acid was the cause. The child may be healthy despite the folic acid, not because of it.
Critiquing the Idea That “Pregnant Women Need Double the Food and Extra Supplements”
Another common myth Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, May Allah have mercy on him, attacks is the idea that pregnant women need “double the food” or “food for two” or extra vitamin supplements. He explains that a pregnant woman’s body does not need a larger quantity of food; it needs better quality food. Difficult-to-digest foods (white flour, dairy, eggs, legumes, raw vegetables) burden her digestive system, increase inflammation, and may cause pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and preeclampsia. A pregnant woman on the Tayyibat System follows the same basic rules: abstain from forbidden foods, eat allowed foods (rice, potatoes, clean meats, butter, ghee) when genuinely hungry, and fast when not wanting to eat. She does not need any additional supplements if her diet is sound.
The System Is Constant: It Does Not Change in Health, Sickness, or Pregnancy
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, emphasizes a fundamental principle: the Tayyibat System is constant. It does not change in summer or winter, in health or sickness, or in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or any other condition. Forbidden foods remain forbidden, and allowed foods remain allowed. The reason is that forbidden foods (white flour, dairy, eggs, legumes, raw vegetables) cause harm to the body regardless of the condition. If they cause bloating and colon inflammation for a normal person, they will do the same for a pregnant woman, and the harm may be greater because the fetus is affected by the mother’s internal environment. When a pregnant woman follows the system, she maintains a clean colon, low abdominal pressure, and less inflammation, providing an ideal environment for fetal development. Deviating from the system during pregnancy may bring back inflammation and bloating and harm the fetus.
Sawsan’s Story: Half a Kilo of Cashews in One Sitting
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, gives another example of a woman named Sawsan, who was pregnant and following the system but ate half a kilo of cashews (theoretically allowed nuts but in a very large quantity) in one sitting. The result was severe bloating and uncomfortable symptoms. This story teaches us that “allowed” does not mean “eat however you want.” Large quantities of any food – even allowed ones – can burden the digestive system, especially for a pregnant woman whose systems are more sensitive. The rule in the Tayyibat System is: eat when genuinely hungry, stop when full, and do not consume large quantities of anything at once, even if it is allowed. Nuts, in particular, although allowed in small quantities, can cause bloating if overconsumed.
Critiquing Unnecessary Medications and Supplements During Pregnancy
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, strongly criticizes the habit of giving pregnant women medications and supplements without real evidence of need. In many gynecology clinics, a pregnant woman’s file comes out with a long list of supplements: folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3, and others. Dr. Diaa believes most of these supplements are unnecessary if the pregnant woman’s nutrition is sound. In fact, some may cause harm, such as synthetic iron, which can cause constipation, nausea, and liver stress. A pregnant woman who eats clean red meat gets easily absorbable iron. She who eats seafood gets omega-3. She who is exposed to the sun gets vitamin D. Supplements are an industrial substitute for poor nutrition, not a necessary accompaniment to pregnancy.
Editorial Note (Scientific Controversy): This perspective presents a controversial opinion regarding pregnancy supplements (especially folic acid) that may differ from accepted medical consensus. Global recommendations emphasize the importance of folic acid in preventing neural tube defects. Please consult your supervising physician before making any pregnancy-related changes or discontinuing any prescribed supplements.
Conclusion
Pregnancy and the Tayyibat System relationship is based on a constant principle: the system does not change during pregnancy or any other condition. Mariam’s story, where she suffered from infertility for 4 years and then became pregnant after a month and a half of applying the system, and Sawsan’s story, where she ate half a kilo of cashews and suffered bloating, are two examples illustrating the importance of adhering to the system. Dr. Diaa strongly criticizes the myths of gynecology clinics such as “folic acid protects the baby’s brain” and the idea that pregnant women need eggs, milk, and extra supplements. Proper, clean nutrition free of irritants (without white flour, dairy, eggs, legumes, raw vegetables) provides the fetus with everything it needs. The system does not need adjustment during pregnancy; it is the same: listen to your body, eat when hungry, and avoid forbidden foods no matter the occasion.
Read Also
- What is the Tayyibat System?
- List of Forbidden and Allowed Foods in the Tayyibat System
- Biography of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi
- Download the Tayyibat System PDF
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Mariam suffered from infertility for 4 years and underwent many treatments without success. After applying the Tayyibat System (abstaining from white flour, dairy, eggs, legumes, and raw vegetables) for only a month and a half, she became pregnant without any additional medical treatment.
Because these foods are the same ones that caused infertility and inflammation. Eggs and dairy are difficult-to-digest foods that cause colon bloating and inflammation and disrupt hormonal balance. Returning to them during pregnancy may harm the fetus just as they harmed fertility.
Dr. Diaa considers this a myth circulated in clinics. Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, but the safety of the baby’s brain comes from proper nutrition free of toxins and irritants, not from a synthetic supplement. Many women took it and Allah blessed them with healthy children despite it, not because of it.
No, Dr. Diaa strongly rejects this idea. A pregnant woman does not need a larger quantity of food but better quality food. Difficult-to-digest foods burden her and increase inflammation. Supplements are unnecessary if her nutrition is sound. The system is constant and does not change during pregnancy.
No, the system is constant. Forbidden foods remain forbidden, and allowed foods remain allowed, whether in health, sickness, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. The reason is that these foods cause harm to the body regardless of condition, and the harm may be greater to the fetus.
That “allowed” does not mean “eat however you want.” Large quantities of any food – even allowed ones – can burden the digestive system and cause bloating, especially for pregnant women. The rule: eat when genuinely hungry, stop when full, and do not overconsume.
He believes most are unnecessary if the pregnant woman’s nutrition is sound (clean meats for iron, fish for omega-3, sun for vitamin D). Industrial supplements may cause side effects like constipation and nausea. They are substitutes for poor nutrition, not necessary accompaniments to pregnancy.
Continue the system as is without change: abstain from white flour, dairy, eggs, legumes, and raw vegetables; eat allowed foods (rice, potatoes, clean meats, butter, ghee) when genuinely hungry; fast when not wanting to eat; and no need for additional supplements.
