Pregnancy brings in a lot of emotions. Everyone you meet has a piece of advice to give you regarding what you should do and what you should eat. This brings in even more confusion. This Indian diet plan for pregnancy will help you clear the air a bit. Here is a sample Indian diet plan for pregnancy which will give you an idea of what food items can be chosen for obtaining optimum nutrition for your baby and yourself.
A woman who starts her pregnancy with a nourished body has a lot of nutrient reserves to supplement the growing fetus. Hence the growth of the fetus is optimized without affecting the women’s health. A well-nourished mother can also lower the risk of post postpartum complications. And also aids in better lactation. Hence the items mentioned below should be consumed right from the time you want to start planning your baby.
Smart nutritional choices can help make sure that you and your baby start out with the nutrients that you both need. The key to good nutrition during pregnancy is a balance. Before we see the Indian diet plan for pregnancy let us first look at the foods that I have used in making this Indian diet plan for pregnancy and their nutritional importance during this phase.
Indian Diet Plan for Pregnancy; The Food List
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, and Nuts
These foods provide protein, iron, and zinc. There is an increased demand for protein during pregnancy particularly in the second half of pregnancy. The normal protein requirement of adult women is 1gm/kg body weight. During pregnancy, it is recommended to have an additional 15 gm/day. The additional protein is essential to meet growing tissue demands.
Milk, Yogurt and Cheese
This group is a major source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins. Dairy products are one of the best sources of calcium, and your body needs a lot of it during pregnancy. Eat low-fat dairy products if you are worried about too much weight gain in pregnancy. Cheese, milk, yogurt are excellent foods for pregnancy.
- Fruits
This group provides Important nutrition during pregnancy like vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. Fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, melons, and berries are the best sources of Vitamin C. It’s easy to eat three or more servings of fruit a day: juice or fresh fruit for breakfast, fresh or dried fruit for a snack, a fruit salad with lunch and a cooked fruit dessert with dinner.
Vegetables
One should have raw, leafy vegetables like spinach (palak) and other vegetables like carrots (gajar), sweet potatoes (shakarkand), corn (Makka), peas (matar) and potatoes. These foods contain vitamins A and C, folate, and minerals such as iron and magnesium. They are also low in fat and contain fiber, which helps to alleviate constipation.
Bread, Cereals, Rice and Pastas
This group provides complex carbohydrates (starches), an important source of energy, in addition to vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Pregnant women need 6 to 11 servings daily from this group. Grain products are also a good source of protein, which is the building material of body tissue for you and your baby. Many grains are enriched with B-vitamins and iron.
Fats, Oils, and Sweets
Use sparingly, since these products contain calories, but few vitamins or minerals. Fats should not make up more than 30 percent of your daily calories. Try to select low-fat foods.
Iron-Rich Foods
many Indian women are anemic (from monthly blood loss, improper diet or previous pregnancies), you may want to fortify your iron levels even before becoming pregnant with such foods as meat, raisins and prunes or beans, soy products and spinach. Your body is better able to absorb iron when consumed with foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, potatoes, and broccoli.
Folic Acid
Pregnancy doubles a woman’s need for folate (folic acid or folacin). Research suggests that folic acid supplementation during the weeks leading up to and following conception may help prevent neural tube defects. Foods rich in folic acid include liver, deep green leafy vegetables.
Using the food groups and foodstuff mentioned above, I have compiled them in a one-day Indian diet plan for pregnancy. Let us now see this Indian diet plan for pregnancy. Read – How to Gain less weight during Pregnancy
Diet Plan For Pregnancy Ebook
We now have a detailed Diet Plan For Pregnancy Ebook.
This is a comprehensive and practical Ebook about Indian diet plan during pregnancy. This book consists of the recommended dietary allowance during all 3 trimesters of pregnancy. Simple tips on how the trimester will progress and how your food choices should be.
We have given a sample detailed diet plan of 1 week of each trimester. The diet plan provides you with all the needed micro and macronutrient that are necessary for your safety, well being and for your baby’s growth. You will find the detailed calculation of nutrients as well.
Indian diet plan for pregnancy:
| Food Item | Calorie (Kcal) | Protein (Gms ) | Nutri fact |
|---|---|---|---|
Early Morning : (7.00 Am) | |||
| Rose Milk (1 glass) | 150 | 4 | Milk Is the best way to start your day, It will cool the acid rush down, and the nutrients in milk will be are absorbed better on an empty stomach |
| Wheat Rusks (2 pieces) | 50 | 2 | Dry Carbs in the Morning helps in relieving Morning Sickness |
| Soaked Almonds (6 pieces) | 50 | 4 | It is a good source of protein and omega 3 acids |
| Dates (2 pieces) | 25 | 1 | It helps in maintaining Ph balance in the blood due to a rise in blood volume |
Breakfast (9.00 Am) | |||
| Carrot Stuffed Paratha (2 medium) | 200 | 6 | Carrots help in providing fiber keeps you away from the skin and digestion problem during pregnancy, and cuts on the risk of the baby developing jaundice at birth. |
| Curd (1 Soup Bowl) | 75 | 4 | curd Provides calcium, protein, Vit A and D very beneficial during pregnancy, And helps you enhance your mood during downs. |
| OR | |||
| Egg Omelet(2 No.) | 160 | 10 | Eggs are easy to make and the best sources of proteins that help in baby’s growth. |
| Toasted Brown Bread(2 slices) | 100 | 3 | Dry carbs Help in relieving Morning sickness |
| OR | |||
| Vegetable oats upama (1 soup bowl) | 250 | 3 | Multi nutrients from veggies and good fiber to tackle constipation |
11.00 Am | |||
| Apple / Orange / Pomegranate (1 medium size) | 40 | – | These fruits help in maintaining hydration and Ph balance in increasing blood volume. |
12.00 pm | |||
| Coconut water / Lemonade (1 glass) | 30 | – | Benefits in constipation, sluggish digestion, heartburn, and urinary tract infections during pregnancy |
LUNCH (1.30 Pm) | |||
| Chapati / Phulka (2 no) | 200 | 6 | – |
| Dal tadka / Fish curry(1 soup bowl) | 150 | 6 | Fish helps in obtaining nutrients like pufa and mufa and good quality protein for the development of the baby. |
| Palak Paneer (1 small bowl) | 150 | 6 | Spinach is rich in folic acid and iron and helps in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. |
| Lemon Rice(1 small bowl) | 100 | 2 | Vitamin C from Lemon helps in taking care of the huge metabolic wastes produced in the body during pregnancy. |
| sliced tomatoes(2 medium sizes) | 40 | – | Antioxidant lycopene helps in taking care of metabolic wastes. |
2.30 pm | |||
| Buttermilk(1 glass) | 40 | 1 | Helps in hydration and heartburn |
4.30 pm | |||
| Tea(1 cup) | 50 | 2 | – |
| cheese chilly toast(2 slices) | 150 | 4 | cheese has good calcium and protein which helps in the growth of the baby. It also helps in the formation of smooth stools, which helps relieve constipation. |
6.00 pm | |||
| Roasted chana(Handful) | 50 | 1 | good protein and iron content for the hemoglobin formation |
| Jaggery( small pieces -15 gms ) | 25 | – | Its iron content helps in increasing hemoglobin with increasing blood volume. |
| OR | |||
| Dry fruit chikki (made in Gurr )(4 small pieces) | 100 | 2 | A good combination of iron and protein |
7.30 pm | |||
| Vegetable soup / Chicken soup (1 soup bowl) | 125 | 2 | —– |
DINNER (8.00 Pm) | |||
| Jowar / bajra roti with ghee (1 tsp ) (2 medium sizes) | 200 | 6 | These grain are easy to digest and do not burden the system. |
| Mung dal and methi sabji(1 bowl) | 150 | 4 | a good combination of protein and iron for baby’s growth |
| Kadhi / potato gravy(1 bowl) | 150 | 3 | — |
| jaggery(2 spoon) | 25 | Its iron content helps in increasing hemoglobin with increasing blood volume. | |
| Koshimbir / salad (1 bowl) | 50 | 2 | Fiber helps in better digestion |
| Beetroot + carrot kheer(1 bowl) | 150 | 6 | Beetroot and carrots increase hemoglobin and are rich in Vitamin A and other essential nutrients that help in the growth of the baby. |
10.00 pm | |||
| Milk(1 glass) | 150 | 4 | Along with good nutrition, a glass of warm milk at bedtime helps in getting a good night sleep. |
| 2 dates (2 pieces) | 25 | 1 | It helps in maintaining Ph balance in the blood due to a rise in blood volume |
| TOTAL | 2600 | 77 | |
Please Note –
In the above given Indian diet plan for pregnancy, I have also mentioned some facts that will help you know why you should be eating the referred food and how it is going to help you in your pregnancy.
If you are looking for a gestational diabetes diet plan, check it here:
Indian diet plan for gestational diabetes.
– what foods to avoid during Pregnancy.
– what foods to eat during pregnancy
The above given Indian diet plan for pregnancy is a general chart and can be used as an example. But this Indian diet plan for pregnancy may or may not suit everyone as everybody has a different response to different food. The above given Indian diet plan for pregnancy is suitable for women who are free of all sorts of food allergies and do not have any complications in pregnancy. In case of food allergies and complications, we can plan a personalized diet chart to suit your requirement, please check our diet services.
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Hello Mam,
Im 27 year old, and im in first trimester of pregnancy. I have hypothyroid problem and im taking 100 mcg dose daily pls suggest me a good diet plan which support to control thyroid in pregnancy.
Pls help me.
https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-hypothyroid-during-pregnancy-manage-weight-and-complications/ cehck this
Hello Mam
I am 25 years old and this is my first pregnancy during my first trimester my wieght was 59 kg and now I am 26 weeks and 2 days pregnant My wieght is 75 kg please suggest me some diet I don’t want to gain wieght please I want to maintain it by now what to do….
https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-to-gain-less-weight-during-pregnancy/ check this . Dont worry
Nice
Hi mam i am 12 week pregnent my height 5.1 inch and my weight 59 ..i am underweight ya overweight. What is diet plan onderweight and overweight according to height and weight. Plz reply me
Hi Meenu,
To check your weight , you must calculate your BMI with the pre pregnancy weight , so we would know if you were in the right weight then or over weight or under weight . then see how much weight has increased since pregnancy .
Hi Doctor,
I’m due to periods on 15/02/2019 I have period like cramps and back pain since 4 days, but no sign of period till now. Could I be pregnant I’m really confused when should I test for Pregnancy I’m eagerly for the good news.
Thanks.
Hi Maria ,
hard to guess, you can do a pregnancy test after a month from your LMP ( last menstrual period date).
Hello Mam
I am 25 years old and this is my first pregnancy during my first trimester my wieght was 59 kg and now I am 26 weeks and 2 days pregnant My wieght is 75 kg please suggest me some diet I don’t want to gain wieght please I want to maintain it by now what to do….
replied on your other comment . check the link
Hi mam I read yr information it’s looks helpful
I need help if u can thanks
I am 35 years ,weight 148pounds. M pregnant with 24 weeks .
My weight was going ok till 20 weeks
But Aftr that I had fruit juice that make it bad impact can say in 24 weeks I gain 170 pounds. N gestational dietibic now m trying to avoid food but I check many videos but m still confused what to do to control or balance my weight in which I want to give my baby nutrients too .
If u can suggest something that will be great
Thanks
https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-gestational-diabetes/ check this
Hlo mam, I am 21 weeks pregnant please suggest me a proper vegetarian diet plan for good development of my baby.
I usually got constipation problem and acidity, please suggest someways to avoid them.I am having back pain and leg pain also I got my calcium checked it comes upto border line. I feel always hungry. Please also suggest me what is an ideal calorie intake for me during this time.
Thank u so much mam for giving such a big platform for consulting.
Hi Naina ,
You will find all your answers in the article above . literally everything is discussed at length . for constipation , you can try having a glass of warm milk at night with 1 tsp ghee. this will really help in relieving constipation the next morning.
Dear dependable, i have entered in the second trimester very recently.Gossips are there that I should take 2 eggs daily(1 boiled and other fried taking time 5 minutes to be safe from salmonella bacteria)and 750 ml or 1lit milk in any form. Protin should be doubled.Not carbohydrates.I am 23 aged, height 4 feet11inch and weight 47.6kg living in westbengal. Please make a diet chart for me.
Any sedentary pregnant woman diet plan
you can follow the same with a little less quantity then mentioned.
Hello Mam, this is my first pregnancy nt I’m 15 weeks pregnant. I’m staying in hostel nt doing internship in BDS. I’m very doubtful about my diet Dat it is inadequate for my baby. Since I’m far away from home, I am not able to eat leafy vegetables etc. My current diet includes : 8:AM- puttu, kadala or Dosa, sambar, or upma, or poori masala 11:AM-any fruits (apple/banana, cashews), 1.30pm- Choru, thoran, rasam, butter milk, pickle, fish cufry/Omlet 4:PM-boiled egg, 5.30:pm-green gram(half cup), 7.30pm-chappathi,chick pea curry/fried rice, chicken curry/Dosa, sambar, 10:00pm-1 glass milk. Plz tell me whether any improvement should be done in this
Hi Nazeera ,
definately some green veggies are needed .. you can also add more fruits to your diet …
Ok so I can have boiled green moong dal or chana as a snack in the evening right. In the form of Chaat.
I am in my first trimester and I am always hungry.
yes you can have for 1 day and see if this suits your digestion .. if it does .. then please go ahead …
Hi payal,
I am a vegetarian, not even eggs. So can I eat soaked moong dal or kala chana. I read somewhere that sprouts should be avoided during pregnancy
I like eating chana Chaat and all. Please suggest.
Hi Divya ,
Only reason these items are avoided is because they may be a bit harsh on your digestive system … they might cause gas and constipation. hence …. so you can have these in limited amount and in cooked / boiled form .. dont have them raw … soaked moong dal is ok to have without doubt
Hello doctor,
I am 10 week pregnant but at the 7 week sudden bleeding started for a day i was admitted.now i take every thing in my food but i do not take milk..because i feel vomit from its smell…is it neccessary to take milk..please send me proper diet schedule ..
Hi Sangeeta ,
you can compensate for the milk protein by taking other protien rich foods in your diet .. if you are a vegetarian , include paneer , tofu , soya milk or almond milk in your diet . to get a complete diet plan check this – https://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Hello doctor,
I am one month pregnant now and I have diabetes could you pls provide me the diet plan.
Thank you
Sri
https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-gestational-diabetes/ check this
Hi Dr,
I’m 25 week twins pregnancy I’m suffering from anemia my Hb level is 7.5 dr recommend the injection or orofer s200 and diet chart also 2 egg 1 glass milk,4 date , jaggery peanut 2 bowl in day but after 1 my Hb level is same please help me improve my Hb level diet
Hi Rukhsar ,
Yes taking injection is a better option . eating the required nutrient is not every thing .. it needs to get actively absorbed in the body , which is an issue . hence taking injection is a better obtion.
Hi Payal,
I am 10 weeks pregnant and my weight is 70 KGS and am 5.4 height .
Can you suggest me a diet plan where I don’t gain much weight but baby gets necessary nutrients.
I am not liking to eat anything.i am having aversion towards all food items
Can you help me with your advice.
Hi Tintu ,
Thanks for reading at Dietburrp . We have just the thing for you .. check this – https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-to-gain-less-weight-during-pregnancy/
Ma’am I am 17 weeks pregnant. My age is 26. Height 5’1″ My weight is now 57 kgs. My fetal weight 164gms. Please suggest me what should I eat?
Hi Riya ,
the above mentioned plan is good for you … it will help in all round development of the fetus .
Md i m diabetic n 25 week pregnant pls advice me diet plan
Hi Sarika ,
check this – https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-gestational-diabetes/
Hi Maam,
I got to know today, I am pregnant. I have missed period by 4 days now. Feeling little weak. I am working and this my first pregnancy. Please if you can advise me a diet chart for 1st trimester.
I am a non vegetarian and my weight is 55kg and height is 5ft 3.
Thank you
Regards
Hi Rimi ,
the above mentioned diet has a very good menu based on all the nutirents required during pregnancy. so use the same menu , but eat in the quantity that suits you .
I am in the sixth month of my second pregnancy and all your tips are bang on. But I can’t resist my temptation to sip on my morning and evening tea.
Nice post. What you eat during pregnancy plays important role in your baby’s growth. It is important to eat the right food in the right amount of quantity to ensure you are getting proper nutrition. It is important to stay hydrated during pregnancy. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables to fulfill the fiber, vitamins and minerals requirements.
Hi Payal,
I am 33 yr old and weigh 90 kg and height is 5’3″. I am 8 weeks pregnant.I am taking 5mg folic acid everyday after breakfast as prescribed by my gyny. I feel bloated all the time, it was same before pregnancy also. My stomach gets cleared at least 3 times a day still I feel bloated. Tell me what can I start taking to ease bloating and constipation like isabgol or something else . I don’t have much vomitting also as gyny has prescribed doxinate tablets 2 times a day. I am eggetarian.
Below is my diet chart:
8 AM : 1 cup tea + 4 soaked almonds + 2 soaked walnuts. ( Cant eat all that you have prescribed . its a lot for me 🙂
9 AM : Breakfast : Brown bread sandwich or Besan chilla or omlette or cornflakes or oats upma or veg rava upma + 1 cup Milk
10 AM : 1 apple
11:30 AM : coconut water OR 1 fruit like orange or grapes or pomegranate or ber or rashbhari
1:30 PM : Lunch : 2 wheat roti, 1 cup dal +1 cup dry vegetable OR chhole or paneer , 1 cup curd , salad
After this I feel very full and cannot eat anything till 5:30 PM
5:30 – 6 PM : 1 cup tea , Roasted chana or dry bhel or homemade chivda or 1-2 multigrain biscuits.
9 PM : Dinner : Same as lunch or something lighter like daliya and vegetable or semiya upma or brocolli stir fry and brown rice and some salad or white sauce pasta with veggies
10:30 PM : 1 cup turmeric milk
1. Please suggest if I should be including anything specifically. As I am overweight, I don’t want to put on much weight but dont want to compromise with baby’s development as well.
2. For bloating and constipation please suggest.
3. how much should be DailySugar intake?
4. can I eat maggi once in a month or so when I feel craving for it.
Looking forward to hear back from you!Thanks
Hi ,
congratulations dear .
1] you can take isabghol and barley flour roti instead of wheat flour for bloating . this will help great deal .
2] 8 am – tea … please take it later , dont start your day with tea. baki your diet looks good.
3] check this – https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-to-gain-less-weight-during-pregnancy/
4] less sugar intake is good , so avoid wherever possible . going off sugar is good too.
5] yes
Is any specification for week by week food consumption or the food chart is for all I mean through out the pregnancy period.
Hi Jai , the same chart can be used in all trimester , just the quantoty of food will change . also we are alreay woring on a trimester wise diet plan , you will soon get it .
Super and thank u very much for the food chart during pregnancy.
Hi
I am 29 weeks pregnant. I would like to know what vegetarian food should I eat to increase the weight of the baby during pregnancy. I have kept your above diet plan. But I haven’t felt that hungry during pregnancy to follow it completely. Also can I start to drink saffron milk now ?
Can you please advise
Hi Mitali ,
yes you can start with saffron milk . make sure you add 4-5 buds only .
to help your growing fetus / your baby gain weight , you should eat more of cashew , anjeer and dates . protein foods like eggs if you are a non vegetarian . if vegetarian , have milk 3 times a day , and have paneer and chena . you can also include soya in your diet
Hello doctor
I am 28 week pregnant, this is my first pregnancy. i am suffering from headache from 1 month. all reports says normal. is there any diet problem ? please suggest me good diet plan.
My height is 5.1 ” and weight 67kg
Hi Swetha ,
did you check with your opthalmologist ? this headache can be a sign of weak eyesight
Hi I am 11 weeks pregnant n I m suffering from constipation. My mother in law told me to have kateera the one that is soaked In water n is white in colour. I want to know if that is safe. Thank you
Hi Fozia , yes you can have that , but taking 1 glass milk with 1 tsp of ghee in it at bed time and having a cheese cube at bed time will help a great deal in constipation.
Hi I am in the last week of 7th month. Unfortunately my weight seems to be constant and not increasing which has affected the baby’s growth. I will be following the above mentioned diet to have a proper weight. Bt is there anything else which can be taken to increase the growth of the baby.. pls help
Hi Neelam ,
you should follow the diet plan mentioned above , and in addition have almonds and cashew in the morning with milk and at bed time with milk .
I am 27 weeks pregnant and my weight is 53 kg at present. Before pregnancy I was 47kg, I didn’t gain much weight, moreover I fell sleepy and lethargic all day. I have different mood swings and mostly it is feeling sad all the time. Pls suggest a good diet plan to gain weigh and feel energetic through out the day. Also help me how should I deal with this mood swings.
HIPooja .
the above mentioned lan will help . mood swings ae natural and common due to hormonal changes .. just be in good spirits , do what you like to do the most .. be around happy and cheerful people , read good books , listen to good music and eat well . banana , walnut , garden cress seeds , flax seeds , egg white are all mood enhancers. include them in your diet . meditate .. do yoga , go for small walks . cheer your self up . you dnt want your baby to be all cranky all the time rite … so be happy .
Thanks for such useful informtion becoz it is useful for clg students also
🙂 my pleasure
Hello payal ji I am pregnant and it’s my 3rd week and I have vomiting, chakkar e.t.c so I want a diet chart pls help me
Hi Puja , above mentioned diet plan will help you in all regards . please follow it for a week and notice the change
Pls kindly suggest a diet chart for pregnant hypothyroid patient.
Hi Priya ,
We dont have a particular diet plan for this condition yet , but will be working on it soon and posting.
Hello Payel Mam
Its nice to see ur diet plan.
I am posting it here at first time as i am 11 week pregnent now.My height is 5″2 and weight was 50(current weight is 52).
I need to know some particular diet as i am very much suffered from vomiting and nausea.Not able to drink sufficient water.So please suggest what to do for intake of water.Rest everything is k as per dr.report.thanku
Hi , to increase water intake , include some coconut water , buttermilk , pomogranate juice and soups in yur diet , this will make up for fluids and nutrition too.
I’m 7 weeks pregnant… can I take quail eggs (boiled) in my diet?
Hi Vidhya , Thank you for reading at Dietburrp . Yes you can hae well cooked quail eggs . But make sure they are fresh .
Thanks Payal for your feedback. I will try my best to incorporate them.
🙂
Hi I Am neha arora i am 34 week’s pregnant and I dont know what type of food I eat
you can follow the diet plan mentioned above .
Hi Payal,
Thanks for the information about the Indian diet for Pregnancy and the plan listed out in your blog. This is really helpful.
Currently, I am in my 24 weeks and this is how my current diet looks like:
8:30 AM : Breakfast
1 glass banana milk shake with Kesar and 1 fig
+ 6-8 soaked almonds
+ 2 slices of bread with butter and Amul cheese OR upma OR poha OR omelette with bread OR sabudana khichdi OR Ragi chilla
Noon : Lunch
Sabji roti like choley or moong daal or palak paneer or baingan bharta or nutella
or cracked wheat or kadhi + rice or palak daal + quinoa or plain daal rice or dosa with sambhar
+ 1 cup yogurt
+ 1/2 cucumber or carrots
4:00 PM :
Handful of Blue berries or water melon or cantalope or carrots or cucumber if not had during lunch or a small bite size cake
5:00 PM :
Lays potato chips (to satisfy the salt craving by end of day)
6:00 PM: 1-2 dates
7:00 PM:
(Main course Same as lunch)
Sabji roti with ghee applied with either choley or moong daal or palak paneer or baingan bharta or nutella
or cracked wheat or kadhi + rice or palak daal + quinoa or plain daal rice — all of this with pickle and papad
or dosa with sambhar or pizza or Ragi/suji dhokla
or bombay sandwich or dabeli
+ Coconut water
+ occasionally a fruit like kiwi, cantaloupe, blue berry or water melon
9:30 PM: 1 glass milk (+ some caches sometimes)
10:30 PM: Prenatal 🙂
I used to eat non-veg before pregnancy but I have almost quit it during pregnancy. I feel protein content may be inadequate in my diet. Please suggest if I should be including anything specifically.
Looking forward to hear back from you!
no , the diet you mentioned doest lack any protein , but you should include more fruirs and vegies .. may be a fruit can be added between breafast and lunch . take palak , carrots , pomegranate , beetroot , apple in your diet. you can refer the diet chart mentioned above for help
Hi Payal
M 20weeks pregnant with twins..i hv gaind arnd 2kg weight..i am 5″3 and weigh 66kg.
My current diet plan
7.30 2-3 pcs of dried coconut wid mishri
9.00 1 glass milk 1khakra 1-2biscuits
11.00 1cucumber 1tomato
12.00 1pear/chikoo coconut water
1.30 2chapati sabzi
2.30 buttermilk
4.00 pomegranate juice
5.00 5almonds 1anjeer 2dates 5rasins wid milk
6.30 2-3 biscuits
8.00 poha/khichadi wid ghee
10.00 1glass milk
Midnight carvings have some pastry or dark choclate
Please suggest me if i need to change or add anythng..
Regards
Sonam
Hi Sonam ,
you need to change your breakfast .. consume some more fiber .. so either roti and sabji , or have vegetable poha , vegetable upama , or a vegetable suffed paratha .
2nd facto , because you are carrying twins , you are going to need a lot of proteins. what you are consuming right now is too less . include curds , dals, legumes , besan , sprouted cooked moong in your diet .
Mam I am 18 weeks now.. I’ve got wheezing.. I am advised to take levolin and combihale fb as per the physicians direction… my breathing is fine now.. but cough and sore throat is irritating me to the core.. can I take chukku(dry ginger) water.. Wil it do any harm…
Hi NiTHI ,
Yes you can take ginger water , this will help in sore throat and cough . you can also add a mulethi stick to this water while boiling .
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HI PAYAL I M 11 WEEKS NOW. FROM 1ST TO 8 WEEK I WONT LIKE TO EAT CHAPATI INSTEAD OF THAT I USE TO LIKE BHAKARI OF NACHANI & RICE FLOUR & RICE DAL ETC & FISH TOO. BUT NOW I EAT CHAPATI NO VOMITTING PROBLEM OCCURS. MY REPORT SAYS EVERY THING IS NORMAL BUT I DONT THINK SO I HAVE PUT ON MY WEIGHT. WHAT SHOULD I DO. & FROM NOW ONWARDS I LIKE TO EAT FISH & EGG THAN THAT OF VEGETABLES IS IT ALL NORMAL.
Hi Komal ,
yes it is completely normal . but please make sure you eat only fresh water fish and not sea water fish . as the level of mercury can cause problem . what you were eating instead of roti was actually very healthy .. ypu can eat roti and sometimes eat nachni roti too . how much weight have you put on since pregnancy
Hi, I am 14 weeks now i dont feel very hungry, i feel like eating food only during breakfast or lunch in between i dont feel hungry and I am only 47kgs now and have not gained any extra pounds in the past month,please advice my height is 5ft and now i am just taking a folic acid
you should see a doctor and get appetizers prescribed , this will help you feel hungry , and you will be able to eat better
Hi , I m 19 weeks pregnant , and this is my 1st pregnancy . I had an missed abortion last year at 9 week preg due to no cardic activity . My weight is 94 kg and height 5.3 . Although doctor has said everything is fine , my bp and sugar is also normal so far , but still I m concerned about me and baby health , as to what to eat and what to avoid . Is the above mentioned diet chart suitable for me .? Please help me.
yes it is suitable , dont worry and dont take stress , your are almost half way done . also check this – https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-to-gain-less-weight-during-pregnancy/
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Hi mam
I m 11 weeks pregnant.. Before I conceived I was on a diet with the help. Of diet I had reached 65kg and my current weight is 68kg.. I m looking fed for a normal delivery… Can u help me with a diet which can help me for normal delivery… I m a thyroid patient taking 25mg tablet
Hi Neha ,
the above mentioned diet is 100% suitable for you . please follow it .
Hi
I am 31 week (8month)pregnant when I was 4 month pregnant doctor told me baby’s growth is good now doctor told me my baby’s growth is not proper low iron and low protein so please tell me which food I have to eat.
I am pure vegetarian.
Hi ,
dont worry , include more milk , curd , cheese , paneer , dals and pulses in your diet . for iron you should drink pomogranate juice every day along with a little beetroot added in it . eat roasted bengal gram dal along with gurr. every day. if the baby’s weight is less, include dryfruits like almonds , walnuts , anjeer and dates in your diet
Hi, Mam,
would you please give some tips on pregnancy protein diet vegetarian meal plan
it will be highly appreciative , if you would do so.
Regards,
meetu singh.
Hi Meetu , high protein as in you can add more milk , curd , cheese, paneer, lentils , eggs , fresh water fish , lean meats in your diet . eating almonds and walnuts are good too.
Hello doc, I m 27 week pregnant , 29 yr ,52 kg wt, height 4.9, fetus wt 946gm. I hv no complications or disease in pregnancy except low lying placenta.. pls suggest everything ok with m. Nd pls suggest my diet …..thnku
every thig looks ok with your description . you can use the diet plan mentioned above
Hi Payel,
I am in Us and we only get salmon , tilapia etc frozen fish. are these ok? I eat salmon 2xweek.
Also, is my diet chart ok? Tryng to follow your guideline as much possible. And for daily then which daal you recommend?
yes every thing looks ok , but avoiding fish in pregnancy is good. you can have mung i dal it is easy on digestion
Hello doctor,i m 18weeks pregnt now.last year i had abortion due to severe iugr during 20weeks with preeclampsia nd terminated at 27 weeks..what diet to take now? Please help
you can take the above mentioned diet . it will help you in all aspect . just mind the total salt intake .
Hello Doctor, I am 20 weeks pregnant now. I am 29 years & this is my first pregnancy. My weight is 55 Kgs and my height is 5 feet 4 inches. I got my scan done recently and the doctor mentioned that my baby is underweight & blood circulation to the baby is not adequate. I am on Ecosprin from the 9th week of pregnancy. My diet includes:
At 08:00 am- I Glass Ragi Porridge, For Breakfast at 09:00 am- Upma, Idli, Dosa etc 1 Glass of milk with protein powder. 11:00 am Apple/ Pomegranate 12:30 pm Rice and any curry & some vegetables, 03:00 pm Any fruit/ dry fruits, 06:00 pm Fruit/ Rusk 08:00 pm 2/3 Chapatis with Vegetables 10:00 pm 1 Glass of milk with Protein powder. I eat meat/fish once in a week.
I have always been 53-55 kgs and I don’t have tendency to gain weight. What should be my diet for better health & growth of the baby?
Hi Vinetha ,
you need to eat egg white in any form you like every day . include 10 – 15 soaked almonds 2 times along with your glass of milk . in addition to 2 dates and 2 pieces dry anjir and 5- 8 pieces cashew . this will help in improving fetus weight . also add 1/2 – 1 spoon ghee to your dals , rice and roti .