Frequent Meals
Be sure to eat small and frequent meals through out the day. This can help alleviate symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea.
Be sure to eat small and frequent meals through out the day. This can help alleviate symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea.
Your doctor will recommend leafy greens and supplements that are rich in folic acid for your unborn baby. Do not forget to add these superfoods to your diet to prevent birth defects.
Always keep yourself hydrated, even when you don’t feel thirsty. Proper hydration supports digestion, prevent swelling, and also support the amniotic fluid level.
Keep your plate colourful by including lentils, spinach, and other foods that are high in iron. This help prevent expectant mothers from developing anaemia, which is very common during pregnancy.
Try to balance your diet by incorporating calcium-rich foods, such as tofu, paneer, broccoli, and dairy products. This will allow a healthy bone development of your unborn child.
If you are a caffeine lover, make sure that you do not drink more than 200mg of caffeine per day. Excessive caffeine can interfere fetal development.
Lastly, avoid any type of raw foods to reduce the risk of infection, such as Listeria and Toxoplasmosis.