Yes, it is Safe to eat apricot during pregnancy. In fact, it has all the important contents of protein, folic acid, iodine, calcium & iron.

Benefits of Eating apricot During Pregnancy:

• Apricots high content of iron, copper & cobalt prevents anemia.
• Dried Apricot also contain folic acid, potassium, calcium & magnesium which help the bowel to be active.
• Dried Apricot has the diuretic property that is used to treat swelling during pregnancy time. Apricot also helps in purification of blood.
• Dried Apricots help women who suffer from toxemia or heartburn when made as Compotes or decoctions.

Recommended Time to Eat apricot?

• Preferably along with breakfast. Apricots as evening snacks are also recommended.

Disadvantages of Eating apricot During Pregnancy:

• Having too much apricot may affect nerves, lead to dizziness, giddiness as well.
• Persons who are sensitive to sulfites better avoid apricot.
• It is not advisable to Apricot with seed tips as it might upset the system.

Tips to select right apricots to eat during pregnancy:

• Dried Apricot is the best for health. It is harmful to eat unripe apricot. Unripe Apricot can cause gastric upset.

NOTE: It is always safe to consult your doctor before adding or removing any foods during pregnancy.

Alternatives to apricot:

If you’re allergic to apricot you can also use these alternatives.

1. Peaches – contain Vitamin C, Folic acid, Potassium, Fiber, etc
2. Nectarines – prevents blindness & helps appropriate Fetal growth.