Food Diet for pregnant woman

For a healthy baby to be born. you must keep yourself healthy during pregnancy. Your child is the part of your body when your are pregnant. So it is necessary that your body should supply all the important nutrients  important for the growth of the fetus (foetus). About 300-350 extra calories/day are required to handle the changes in your body and child development.

The food/diet should contain:

1. Protein- Protein is required for the development of child, brain development and for pregnant mother also. Soya products, grains, legumes, beans,  meat, fish, milk and milk products. You can add 25-30 gm of proteins by taking all protein rich foods.
2. Fat-Fat is required for development of body of child. (should be limited)
3. Calcium-for the development of bones, Muscles, heart and nerves  and other parts of the body.
4. Sugar- For the proper growth of the body.
5. Vitamin D- Vitamin D is important for bones and teeth. you should have good exposure of sunlight to gain vitamin D beside this Vitamin D rich food should be consumed.
6. Folic Acid- About 400 Miligram recommended for the pregnant woman. you should consume foods high in folate like cereals,bread and grain products. Fruits and vegetables also contain folic acid so should be included in diet. It prevent neural tube birth defects.
7. Iron-for the blood. The iron rich food (Green Leafy vegetables, grains, whole grains, beans) should be consumed.
8. Dry fruits and vitamins can be included in the diet to get minerals and vitamins.
9. Fruits and vegetables: To avoid water contamination in fruit juice. fruits should be consumed directly after washing. Fruits and vegetables contains required sugar, vitamins, proteins etc.

You should avoid:

Uncooked food

Raw egg
Fish containing mercury ( King mackerel, Shark,Swordfish, and Tile fish)

Unpasteurized milk, Cheese made from unpasteurized milk or from mould etc.

Coffee, Tea, Colas etc

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