First, dragon fruit, or pitaya contains folic acid which is important for all women who are pregnant. Folic acid can help to prevent birth defect in newborns. >
Second, dragon fruit is rich in iron which promotes red blood cell formation. As a result, dragon fruit can help to prevent anemia from occuring during pregnancy.
Lastly, its dietary fiber help pregnant women in fighting constipation which occurs very often during pregnancy due to hormonal change.