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Diet

What should I eat daily

  • Whole fruits such as apples, berries, oranges, mangoes, and bananas.
  • Vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, beets, okra, spinach, peppers, and jicama.
  • Whole grains such as brown rice, millet, oatmeal, bulgur, and whole-wheat bread.
  • Protein sources like lean meats, chicken, eggs, seafood, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and tofu.
  • Low-fat or fat-free dairy options including milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free dairy, and fortified soy beverages (such as soy milk) or soy yogurt.
  • Healthy oils like vegetable oil, olive oil, and those naturally present in foods like seafood, avocado, and nuts.

    • What should I eat daily

    1. No additional calories during the first trimester (first 12 weeks).

    2. Around 340 extra calories per day during the second trimester (13 to 26 weeks).

    3. Approximately 450 extra calories per day during the last trimester (after 26 weeks).

    Weight gain is a natural aspect of pregnancy, and the healthy amount to gain, along with the necessary calorie intake, depends on various factors including pre-pregnancy weight. Consult your doctor or midwife for personalized guidance on calorie needs and healthy weight gain during pregnancy.

    What supplements should I take daily

  • Folic acid, crucial for preventing certain neural tube defects, should be included in prenatal supplements at a dosage of 400 to 800 mcg.
  • Iron is vital for fetal development, and it's common for pregnant women to require supplementation. Discuss with your doctor whether an iron-containing prenatal supplement is necessary.
  • Iodine is essential for fetal brain development. If using salt at home, opt for iodized salt. Your doctor can advise whether an iodine supplement is needed, as some prenatal supplements may not contain iodine.
  • Choline, crucial for fetal brain development, can be obtained from foods like low-fat dairy, eggs, lean meats, seafood, beans, and lentils. Note that many prenatal supplements may lack choline, so discuss with your doctor if additional supplementation is necessary.

    • What food should I avoid

    raw or undercooked fish or shellfish, such as sushi or raw oysters.

    Raw or undercooked meats, poultry, or eggs.

    Unpasteurized juice, milk, or cheese; ensure the label indicates "pasteurized."
    Deli meats, smoked seafood, and hot dogs, unless heated to an internal temperatur f 165°F (73.9°C).

    Prepared meat or seafood salads like ham, chicken, or tuna salad.

    Raw sprouts, including alfalfa, clover, radish, and mung bean sprouts.

    Address

    Plot No. 1-2, II-B، Block-2, Nazimabad, Karachi City, Sindh, 74600

    +92-333-3211178

    [email protected]

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