diet during pregnancy

NUTRITION TIPS DURING PREGNANCY

During pregnancy get your required number of calories from all food groups, not just  fat  Include variety of foods in the diet like whole grains, pulses, legumes and nuts. Meat, poultry, eggs and fish provide protein.

 2)Get your dose of vitamin D through food like egg yolks, herring, sardines, tuna, salmon, fortified milk, fish liver oil, or through exposure to sunlight.

  3)Make sure you get your calcium from milk or other food. Take 600 ml of milk or milk products every day for the calcium content. Eating during pregnancy

  4)Increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids. They are necessary for the      development of y Gain weight gradually. For the optimal growth of your baby you should gain around 0.5- 2 kg in the first trimester our baby’s brain, nerve and eye.

5)Take iron and folic acid supplements as prescribed by your doctor. It is important during the pre-conception and early pregnancy phase because this is when the foetus develops spine and nerve cells. Here are more reasons

6)Increase your fluid intake. Blood volume needs to increase during pregnancy to facilitate oxygen and nutrient delivery to both you and your baby.

7)Get lots of sleep. Hormonal changes also make you feel worn out. So make it a point to get few naps whenever possible.