Adlay is not safe to eat during pregnancy. Research suggests that it can cause the uterus to contract, resulting in potential miscarriage.

New mothers should stay away from adlay as can cause constipation and cramping, which will hinder your recovery.

For the same reasons pregnant women and postpartum mummies should stay away from adlay, nursing mummies should also keep it out of their diets. There is no known research to tell whether if it is safe to use Adlay during breast-feeding, but stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Adlay is not suitable for babies under the age of 11 months, as it may cause digestive health issues.