# Why Pregnant Mummas Should Love Australian Bananas - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/wellbeing/body/why-pregnant-mummas-should-love-bananas/ - Published: 2016-04-05T09:00:40+10:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield There isn’t a mumma on the planet that doesn’t want to do what’s best for their little one, and they know that care starts early, even before their baby is born. Being pregnant is no cake walk. Sure, you aren’t changing any nappies or getting up for midnight feeds, but you’re accomplishing something much more impressive: you’re growing a human being! Growing a human being is hard work, and anything you can do to make the road a little easier is absolutely worth doing. But did you know that making your pregnancy easier is as simple as eating a [Australian Banana](http://www.australianbananas.com.au/)? No? Let us tell you why all pregnant mummas should be loving _[Australian Bananas](http://www.australianbananas.com.au/)_. [⌊Bananas qj 10⌉⌊Bananas qj 10⌉[ **They Can Assist To Strengthen Bones And Teeth** As you already know, calcium is required for strong bones and teeth, as well as nerve and muscle growth for you and your baby. Drinking milk by the glass is certainly not everyone’s cup of… well cup of milk, but that’s where the bananas come in. They’re the perfect flavour addition to your milk, and by blending it all together in a smoothie you’re getting that hit of calcium that your pregnant body needs. [⌊Delicious homemade banana bread topped with fresh banana slices perfect for a nutritious snack or b⌉⌊Delicious homemade banana bread topped with fresh banana slices perfect for a nutritious snack or b⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2000/03/Bananas-QJ-69-e1457570909572.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) **They Aid In Cell & Central Nervous System Development** As well as potassium Australian Bananas are also chock full of Vitamin B6. Now this is water-soluble vitamin that (when you have an appropriate amount) can aid the cell and central nervous system development of your baby. That’s great news for you both! [⌊Delicious homemade guacamole with lime served with flatbread on a green plate⌉⌊Delicious homemade guacamole with lime served with flatbread on a green plate⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2000/03/Bananas-QJ-2601-e1457570860934.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) **They Help Your Digestion** If you’ve ever been pregnant before you’ll know just how much of a benefit it can be to have any improvement in digestion. Many women get excessive heartburn and indigestion during pregnancy because of all the weight that the baby puts on your stomach while it’s growing. Australian Bananas are very rich in fibre that can improve digestion even more, as well as normalise bowel movements. Exciting! [⌊Delicious banana slice bars topped with powdered sugar perfect for a healthy snack⌉⌊Delicious banana slice bars topped with powdered sugar perfect for a healthy snack⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2000/03/Bananas-QJ-92-e1457570961368.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) **They’re A Good Source Of Vitamin C** Australian Bananas are a great source of Vitamin C, which is another vitamin pregnant mummas should be looking to eat during their pregnancy. Vitamin C can assist in forming new blood vessels, skin, gums, tissues and even bones for your baby. However, Vitamin C is also necessary in helping pregnant mummers absorb more iron in their diet. Your body needs iron when you’re pregnant, and enough Vitamin C is the way to get there! [⌊Bananas qj 186⌉⌊Bananas qj 186⌉[ **They Protect Against Spinal Cord Defects** You’re probably heard that during pregnancy you need to increase your folate intake. Many women rely on supplements to achieve this, but bananas are also a good source of folate if you’re looking for a change. Folate is an essential ingredient in the development of your child’s spinal cord, and not getting enough has been linked to problems like spina bifida in babies. The good news it that every banana you eat is about 10% of your daily folate needs! **They’re A Much-Needed Energy Boost** It will surprise nobody that growing a baby is a big ask on a woman’s energy levels, leaving many mums exhausted and fatigued. Seeing as you can’t knock back a double espresso, Australian Bananas help to avoid that feeling buy regulating blood sugar throughout the day. When your blood sugar is regulated, you’re less likely to be tired, moody and prone to binge eating. Along with that the fruit is filled with natural sugars that provide a quick energy boost when you need one.   So now that you know just what you’ve been missing out on inside those little yellow tubes of wonder, are you going to be eating more [Australian Bananas](http://www.australianbananas.com.au/)?   * Website: [http://www.australianbananas.com.au/](http://www.australianbananas.com.au/) * Facebook: [www.facebook.com/AustralianBananas](http://www.facebook.com/AustralianBananas) * Instagram @australianbananas ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) Clare Whitfield Chief Editor Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/)