AMLA(INDIAN GOOSEBERRY) - A Wonder Fruit In Pregnancy.

Many people seem to be confused whether amla is indicated or not during pregnancy? But the answer is definitely yes, it is.

So amla lovers chill, you can enjoy it during your pregnancy. Amla works as a wonder in pregnancy-related disorders.It is also known as Indian gooseberry.

It is bright green in colour and is somewhat similar to a lemon shape and size.
Amla is the most rejuvenating herb.It also acts an oxidant with a rich source of vitamin C, iron, calcium, phosphorous.

So let's see the benefits of eating amla by the would-be mothers

• Amla is a good source of energy and mainly it has rejuvenation power, keeping you away from lethargy and tiredness in pregnancy.

• Heartburn is a common problem in pregnancy. It is due to changing hormones causing lower oesophageal sphincter to relax pushing the stomach acid upwards. Amla juice gives wonderful results in heartburn and acidity.

• During pregnancy, iron is essential in foetal development.as Amla is a source of iron and vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron,it helps to avoid anaemia .

• Constipation is common in pregancy due to progesterone hormone.Amla has good quantity of dietary fibres, thus acting as a natural laxative in a mild manner.

• Gestational hypertension may sometimes be seen commonly in obese women.it may cause maternal or foetal deaths.Vitamin c in amla dilates blood vessels and helps to keep the blood pressure within normal limits.It also purifies blood helping to detox the body.

• Gestational diabetes is avoided by amla has it has antidiabetic properties.

• Digestion is quite disturbed during pregnancy due to changing hormones.Amla helps to maintain the god functioning of digestive system avoiding indigestion.

• Calcium is too quite necesaary in pregnancy.Calcium in amla helps in strengthening teeth and bones formation in your baby.

• Amla also aids in lactation after delivery and sharpens your baby's memory.

• And the most common problem mostly seen in prenant women is nausea.The unique and tangy flavour of amla helps you to keep nausea away.

You can have it in your diet in following methods

1. Eat fresh and ripe amla with honey or salt as per your taste.

2. Eat amla pickle with your lunch or dinner.
   

3. Eat with along other veggies like cabbage, carrots in the salad.

4. Amla juice can be taken by grinding it without nut along with mint and honey.

But the main thing to keep in mind while taking it in pregnancy is taking it in limited or otherwise, it may cause discomforts sometime.

In non-seasonal timed, some retail stores provide you with raw Amla powder. This mixture can be taken with warm milk.

In ancient medicinal literature, Amla used in many herbal preparations for its powerful medicinal properties like chyawanprash, or as a Rasayana, so you should enjoy its rejuvenation power in your pregnancy.