Pregnancy Diet: What to eat when you are pregnant

Updated On Sept 03, 2021 05:49 pm IST

Preparing to be a mother is a beautiful phase for a woman, but it comes with its own set of complexities. Eating right is one of the challenges that expecting mothers have to face on an everyday basis as nutrition is a crucial aspect of pregnancy. If you are pregnant and worried about your nutrition, here's a diet plan that you could probably refer to.

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If you are preparing to embrace motherhood soon, you need to make sure you are consuming the right nutrients from iron, folate, calcium, vitamin D, to protein. Dr. Madhuri Roy, Gynaecologist & IVF Consultant, Founder, and Managing Director of Conceive IVF, Pune gives you diet tips.(Pixabay)

Updated on Sept 03, 2021 05:49 pm IST

If you are preparing to embrace motherhood soon, you need to make sure you are consuming the right nutrients from iron, folate, calcium, vitamin D, to protein. Dr. Madhuri Roy, Gynaecologist & IVF Consultant, Founder, and Managing Director of Conceive IVF, Pune gives you diet tips.(Pixabay)

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Don't eat for two: Weight gain during pregnancy is important but that doesn’t mean you should eat for two. Just eat in the quantity suggested by the expert. Do not exceed the recommended amount of calories.(Pixabay)

Updated on Sept 03, 2021 05:49 pm IST

Don't eat for two: Weight gain during pregnancy is important but that doesn’t mean you should eat for two. Just eat in the quantity suggested by the expert. Do not exceed the recommended amount of calories.(Pixabay)

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Iron: It can help red blood cells deliver oxygen to the baby. Its sources are dried beans, raisins, apricots, spinach, lentils, peas, and iron-fortified cereals.(Pixabay)

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Iron: It can help red blood cells deliver oxygen to the baby. Its sources are dried beans, raisins, apricots, spinach, lentils, peas, and iron-fortified cereals.(Pixabay)

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Calcium: It is required to increase bone-mineral density and for dental health. Its sources are milk, cheese, yogurt, kale, okra, dark leafy greens, legumes, and sardines.(Pixabay)

Updated on Sept 03, 2021 05:49 pm IST

Calcium: It is required to increase bone-mineral density and for dental health. Its sources are milk, cheese, yogurt, kale, okra, dark leafy greens, legumes, and sardines.(Pixabay)

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Vitamins: Vitamin A is necessary for healthy skin, eyesight, and bone growth. Get it from carrots, leafy greens, eggs, cheese, and sweet potatoes. Moreover, have adequate vitamin C as it helps promote healthy gums, teeth, and bones. Eat citrus fruit, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, blackcurrant, and strawberries. Vitamin D is also vital for your overall well-being and helps the baby to get stronger bones and teeth.  You can eat fatty fish such as salmon, sardine and have fortified milk.  Vitamin B6 is also required for optimum functioning of the body as it helps form blood cells and helps your body use protein, fat, and carbohydrates. To get enough of B6 just eat whole-grain cereals, and bananas. Another one is B12 that is needed for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Milk, eggs, and tuna can be opted for. But, before eating fish just confirm with the doctor. Many women can be allergic to seafood.(Pixabay)

Updated on Sept 03, 2021 05:49 pm IST

Vitamins: Vitamin A is necessary for healthy skin, eyesight, and bone growth. Get it from carrots, leafy greens, eggs, cheese, and sweet potatoes. Moreover, have adequate vitamin C as it helps promote healthy gums, teeth, and bones. Eat citrus fruit, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, blackcurrant, and strawberries. Vitamin D is also vital for your overall well-being and helps the baby to get stronger bones and teeth.  You can eat fatty fish such as salmon, sardine and have fortified milk.  Vitamin B6 is also required for optimum functioning of the body as it helps form blood cells and helps your body use protein, fat, and carbohydrates. To get enough of B6 just eat whole-grain cereals, and bananas. Another one is B12 that is needed for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Milk, eggs, and tuna can be opted for. But, before eating fish just confirm with the doctor. Many women can be allergic to seafood.(Pixabay)

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Folate or Folic acid: It is quite important during pregnancy. It aids in the production of blood and protein, reduces the chances of neural tube defects in children. To get folate you must eat green, leafy vegetables, orange juice, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), and even nuts. Remember to take any kind of supplements only after consulting the doctor.

Updated on Sept 03, 2021 05:49 pm IST

Folate or Folic acid: It is quite important during pregnancy. It aids in the production of blood and protein, reduces the chances of neural tube defects in children. To get folate you must eat green, leafy vegetables, orange juice, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), and even nuts. Remember to take any kind of supplements only after consulting the doctor.

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Say no to these things: Avoid smoking, alcohol, as they invite serious problems to the baby and reduce your caffeine intake. Say no to sugar in the form of chocolate, biscuits, pastries, ice cream, cake, and soft drinks, and avoid salt-laden foods. Stay away from foods that are loaded with fat.(Unsplash)

Updated on Sept 03, 2021 05:49 pm IST

Say no to these things: Avoid smoking, alcohol, as they invite serious problems to the baby and reduce your caffeine intake. Say no to sugar in the form of chocolate, biscuits, pastries, ice cream, cake, and soft drinks, and avoid salt-laden foods. Stay away from foods that are loaded with fat.(Unsplash)

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