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Know about these benefits of eating chocolate during pregnancy

Written by Editorial Team | Published : February 19, 2019 7:37 PM IST

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You may experience an increase in the need for chocolate during pregnancy, but it is not something you should be stressing about. According to a study, if you are eating 30 grams of chocolate daily, it can benefit your foetal growth and development. However, you should avoid going overboard with eating chocolate, but you can add a little chocolate to your dietary during pregnancy to help you with your health and also the keeps your baby’s health in check. Eating chocolate can reduce your stress levels, which generally goes up when you experience hormonal imbalance. Here, we list out a few benefits of eating chocolate while gestation which you can try to boost your health as well as your baby’s well-being.

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Prevents preeclampsia: If you consume chocolate every day during pregnancy, you will reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia, a medical condition which can lead to premature birth, convulsions and even death. Studies have mentioned that eating chocolate can reduce this risk by 50 per cent. Also Read - Tuberculosis in eyes: Early symptoms and when to seek help

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Eat For Two

It should not be “eat for two”; rather, it should be suitable for two.

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Reduces the chances of miscarriage: Although it is something which is out of your control, but several studies have noted that women who ate chocolate daily recorded 20 per cent less risk of miscarriage as compared to those who didn’t eat chocolate.