Check Here : Tips to a healthy diet during Pregnancy

Dear chitra mam

Thanks for ur valuable post.. the information is very useful for me.I was expecting this long before but even now it will be useful for me.
Thanks

Thankyou Chithra Madam..this has come at the right time for me...I have a doubt on this...during my previous pregnancy,because of BP and Gestational diabetes,I was given a similar chart but the quantity of the items was much less..for eg. for breakfast,I was allowed only 2 idlis or 2 dosas or 2 chapathis with sambar,nothing more. If I remember right,the chart which I had was for 1800 calories. How many calories is this chart for?

Dear Mrs. CV,

Thanks a lot for taking the time to prepare this and for updating the post in this forum.

It will now be a very good reference for all pregnant women.

Love,
Geetha

Dear Sunitha,
I shall find out from her, the caloric value & write to you.
In the meanwhile, I am sending you a PM.
Take care.
Love,
Chithra.

Originally Posted by sunitha

Thankyou Chithra Madam..this has come at the right time for me...I have a doubt on this...during my previous pregnancy,because of BP and Gestational diabetes,I was given a similar chart but the quantity of the items was much less..for eg. for breakfast,I was allowed only 2 idlis or 2 dosas or 2 chapathis with sambar,nothing more. If I remember right,the chart which I had was for 1800 calories. How many calories is this chart for?

hi

thank u so much for this chart. Is really usefull for me. I dint gain much weight during my first pregnancy as I generally dont eat much and I had morning sickness till my 5th month.

We can all follow this chart and have a healthy, worryfree and happy pregnancy.

regards
rakshantha

Eat raw fruits, vegetables, prunes, whole grains or bran cereals like readymade wheat flakes.

~ Add one teaspoon of bran (wheat husk) flour to your wheat flour when making chapattis.
~ Increase your intake of fruits to at least three servings a day. Avoid fruits like papaya, pineapple and grapes.
~ Increase your intake of raw vegetables like cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, beetroot and lettuce leaves.
~ Avoid eating raw sprouts -- this can give you gas. Steam sprouts before you eat them.
~ Have at least one vegetable with every meal.
~ Drink at least one to two litres of fluid per day between meals, but not during meals. Your liquid intake could include juices, soups, coconut water, etc.
~ If you are constipated, have a cup of hot water three times a day.
~ Eat dry crackers, toast/ cereal before getting up or when feeling sick and to avoid nausea.
~ Eat smaller meals more frequently; say five to six meals a day.
~ Drink a glass of warm milk before sleeping to avoid insomnia.
~ Consume at least 0.4 milligrammes of folic acid everyday. Folic acid is found in vegetables, whole grain foods and citrus foods. It reduces the risk of birth defects of the spine and brain.
Folates, however, are easily destroyed by cooking, which is why it is recommended you have fresh vegetables like two to three leaves of lettuce, cabbage and cucumber. You can also include citrus fruits, juices, nuts, seeds, dried beans/ peas, bananas, tomatoes, etc, in your diet.
~ Ideally, your diet should supply all vitamins but since this is not feasible, you should take one multivitamin tablet every day.
~ Fish can form a part of your diet as it contains Omega3 fatty acid, an essential nutrient for a healthy delivery and lactation.
~ Vegetarians can fulfill their daily protein needs by having two to three cups of milk and milk products every day. Besides two cups of milk, non-vegetarians are advised to take one average helping of meat, fish, chicken or eggs.
~ Use low fat dairy products like skimmed milk, low fat cheese and yoghurt and soy products in your diet.
~ Use only lean meats like poultry and fish.
~ Bake, broil, grill or stir-fry your food instead of frying it.
~ For optimal absorption of an iron supplement or other non-meat iron sources, take it with a good source of Vitamin C like orange juice, grapefruit, cantaloupe, green pepper or broccoli.
~ Cut down on low calorie, low nutrient foods such as cakes, candy, pastries and soda.
~ Exercise regularly to keep from getting too tired. Exercise enhances stamina, strength and flexibility and can reduce stress. Walking is a good exercise.

This was a very useful post. Thank you

Oh,Just had a chance to read ur post.Gr8 tips.Hope it'd be very much helpful.

Also i would like to know the reason why pregnant ladies avoid taking Grapes?

Could you please explain?Is it not good eating raw sprouts?

Originally Posted by cathy

Oh,Just had a chance to read ur post.Gr8 tips.Hope it'd be very much helpful.

Also i would like to know the reason why pregnant ladies avoid taking Grapes?

Could you please explain?Is it not good eating raw sprouts?

dear Cathy,

raw sprouts will give you gas so always steam it b4 eating.

then about grapes, black grapes may cause cold and cough for the mother and may affect baby too sometimes may be allergic too and generally grapes, pineapple, dryfruits and raw papaya are 'heaty' food.
hope this clears your doubt.

regards
vidyasundar

Dear Vidya,

Thanks for the guidelines...they are really helpful...my biggest pblm is visiting the loo too often...this happens atleast in one or two days in a week...is there a way to manage it through proper diet, like not drinking water for atleast an hr before going to the bed?..sometimes i get too exhausted by frequent trips to the washroom..pl. help