Problems like indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, belching, constipation, and hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy. Black plum aids in digestion and is known to relieve stomach pain and diarrhoea. It also has adequate amount of Vitamin C that helps in the production of collagen, a structural protein. During pregnancy your body uses extra iron to make blood for you and your baby. Hence, it is important to have iron-rich foods during pregnancy. The presence of iron in black plums is good to increase the haemoglobin count. The fruit’s iron content also acts as blood purifying agent.
