Benefit to Mother: Eases Heartburn And Water Retention 

Dried figs are laden with digestive enzymes, which should help you to digest your food and ease those heartburn symptoms. 

They’re also rich in the essential mineral potassium, which helps to maintain the body’s fluid balance during pregnancy, which is essential to battling swollen legs, hands and ankles. 

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