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9 Health Benefits Of Eating Plums During Pregnancy

CHHANDITA CHAKRAVARTY ON JULY 20, 2015

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Being pregnant is wonderful, indeed the greatest gift of God. With it, though, comes a lot of confusion on what to eat
and how much. You want to eat healthy, so that your baby gets the right nutrition and you the strength to sail through
this demanding phase.

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But then, the hormones may play havoc and you may be averse to food that you were otherwise fond of. Moreover,
what worked for someone else, may not really suit you. What should be done then? The best thing to do is to be
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1. Prevents Premature Labor:

Going into premature labor is one of the major pregnancy fears for women. Premature labor can mean many things
and can even lead to stillbirth. Plum contains a good quantity of magnesium, which can relax your muscles. This can
in turn help avoid premature contractions and labor (1).

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2. Helps To Absorb Iron:

Your heart pumps extra blood during pregnancy to meet the needs of your growing baby. This can, in many cases,
lead to anemia. If you are taking iron supplements to counteract iron deficiency, consider adding plums to your diet
too. This is because plums contain vitamin C, which is vital for better absorption of iron from your diet. One more
great reason to go for the juicy fruit!

3. Prevents Constipation And Hemorrhoids:

During pregnancy, all those extra hormones and the growing uterus take a huge toll on the digestive system, making
it very sluggish. This is why problems like bloating, constipation, and hemorrhoids are very common. Plums are full of
fiber, which helps to ease your bowel movement, thereby making you feel better.

4. Eliminates Stress And Fatigue:

Many women complain of tiredness during pregnancy. The exact reason for it is still not known (2). Whatever the
cause, the result is far from pleasant. With energy levels hitting rock bottom, many women find it difficult to lead a
normal life. Adding plums to your pregnancy diet is a great way to get a kick of energy, since they are rich in
antioxidants and potassium.

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5. Boosts Bone Health:

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Pregnancy can take a huge toll on your bones because your unborn baby needs a healthy supply of calcium for the
development of its own skeletal structure. This is why caregivers prescribe calcium supplements. Plums are very rich
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Plums contain a healthy dose of vitamin K, which is known to prevent blood clotting (5).

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8. Helps Manage Gestational Diabetes (GD):

Gestational Diabetes is a very common condition in most pregnant women. If you want to avoid getting GD, you need
to ensure that your diet consists of foods with low glycemic index (6). Plums are one of the best fruits you can
consume to prevent or manage gestational diabetes, thanks to their low glycemic index.

9. Regulates Blood Pressure:

Preeclampsia, or high blood pressure, can prove to be fatal during pregnancy. Plums contain potassium that can
regulate blood pressure (7). Even the fiber content in Plum can help reduce the risk of preeclampsia (8).

As you can see, plums can make an excellent addition to your pregnancy diet. Watch out though for some negative
side effects listed below.

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Side Effects Of Eating Plum During Pregnancy:

1. Kidney Stones:
Plums are high in oxalates. If you are prone to kidney stones, you may want to avoid plums as they can increase the
chance of kidney stones and related symptoms (9).

2. Contains Zero Calories:

New research shows that you don’t really need to pile on the pounds during pregnancy (10). But that doesn’t mean

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you need to diet! During pregnancy, your body needs extra calories to gain weight and also to help your baby grow.
Plums contain zero calories. Too many plums in a day may fill you up but won’t provide the much-needed calories.
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ncy is safe and healthy. If you are worried, do talk to your doctor. In fact, if you have
kidney stones, consult your health care provider before you include plums in your diet.
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