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Is it safe to have Watermelon during pregnancy?

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What are the benefits of having watermelon during pregnancy?

Watermelon - also known as 

Citrullus lanatus, pepo, tarbooz,
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What are the benefits of having watermelon during pregnancy

The benefits of having watermelon during pregnancy are many. Pregnant women tend to face various digestive issues like acidity and heartburn. Watermelon helps soothe the inner stomach lining which helps in easing these digestive problems. It consists of 92 percent water and fruit sugars, which helps in alleviating morning sickness and dehydration, and the minerals present in watermelon can help prevent third-trimester muscle cramps.

Good source of
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Sodium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
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