Mummies-to-be can eat enokitake mushroom. Rich in cellulose, these mushrooms are good for your skin and hair, as well as baby's skin. High in essential nutrients, enoki mushrooms also improve your body's metabolism, and prevent indigestion. Avoid eating raw.

You can eat enokitake mushroom in the postpartum period. The nutrients in these mushrooms can help control high blood pressure, constipation and swelling. They can also lower cholesterol, improve metabolism, and improve digestion. Avoid eating raw.

Breastfeeding mothers can eat enokitake mushrooms to increase breast milk secretion and stimulate baby's brain and intellectual development. The antioxidants protect you from illness. Do not eat raw.

Babies can eat enokitake mushroom once they start solids after 6 months. The nutrients in the mushroom can improve bone development and prevent anemia. Select white/ cream coloured mushrooms that are dry and not slimy. Never give raw enoki mushrooms to your baby.