The nutrition, growth, and development of your newborn baby depends on you. It is important for all pregnant women to take special care of their diet. Diet plays a major role in protecting a mother and her little one from pregnancy and delivery related complications. The nutritional requirements of a pregnant woman can be fulfilled by taking a balanced and healthy diet. 

Best fruits during pregnancy

1. Banana 

Banana is a rich source of potassium. Besides potassium, it also contains vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber. Constipation is a common symptom during pregnancy. Eating high fiber bananas can be helpful in such situations. As per research, vitamin B6 might be good for treating nausea and vomiting, occuring in early pregnancy too. 

2. Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits are also beneficial for pregnant women. You can have lemon, amla, kiwi, pineapple and oranges to consume a good amount of vitamin C. Vitamin C is good for your baby's bone growth. Citrus fruits can also help in improving a pregnant woman's digestion and relieve morning sickness during pregnancy.

3. Avocado 

Avocados contains more folate than many other fruits. It is a rich source of vitamin C, B, K, fiber, magnesium, and potassium. Potassium in avocado helps in treating leg cramps, which is a common symptom during pregnancy. Leg cramps can be caused by deficiency of potassium and magnesium. If pregnant women eat avocados, it will help in treating nausea, by fulfilling the potassium and magnesium requirements of the body. 

4. Apple 

Apples are a good source of fiber and also contain high amount of vitamin C. They have vitamin A, potassium, and pectin, present in them. Pectin is a prebiotic, found in apple that promotes good bacteria in your gut. A lot of experts suggest eating apple along with its peel for more nutrients, but make sure to wash it properly first.  

5. Watermelon 

Watermelons is rich in many vitamins, like Vitamin A, C, and B6, magnesium and potassium. It is full of many minerals, they are also loaded with fibre. You can easily add watermelon to your diet, especially in your last trimester, as it soothes heartburn and swelling in hands and feet. It also helps in treating muscle cramps.