According to the American Pregnancy Association, vitamin C is a vital nutrient for pregnant women. It helps heal wounds and aids in tooth and bone development, and metabolic processes. Ideally, pregnant women should have 85 miligrams of vitamin C per day. Lemon is a citrus fruit rich in vitamin C. Pregnant women should have 3 servings of vitamin C rich fruits like lemon, where 1 serving is approximately 1/2 cup, during pregnancy.
