Pregnancy is a time when mother needs good nutrition. During this time, proper nutrition is essential for the development of the child and to maintain the health of the mother. Mothers should keep in mind that their nutrition should not be deficient in vitamins and minerals. It is important to create and follow the right diet chart during pregnancy. Apollo Hospitals Senior Consultant, Nutritionist Dr. Priyanka Rohatgi has given some suggestions to help pregnant mothers to take special care of their nutritional needs.

  1. The diet that you take during pregnancy not only nourishes your body, but also develops a baby growing in your stomach. Need of macro and micro nutrition is increased everybody.

  2. You should include the food of every group in your diet. This makes it easy for you to keep in mind what you are eating. It is important that at least three groups of all foods are included in balanced amounts. Avoid the use of junk food as this will increase your weight inexplicably and will reduce nutrient content.

  3. Generally, it is advisable to eat such a meal during pregnancy in our country, which is made in much ghee. Although such a diet has its advantages, it should be consumed in a limited amount. Otherwise, weight grows faster and it becomes very difficult to lose weight after childbirth. Be active during this and eat healthy diet.

  4. Your diet should include all nutrients of groups such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and dairy products.

How to grow hunger?

  1. During pregnancy, the woman feels very hungry and most women want to eat junk food and unhealthy diet when they are hungry. Such foods contain cabbage / fat in abundance but there is a lack of nutritious food. In such a way, it is important to take care of your diet.

  2. Similarly, if you do not like any food, which is important for your health and child development, then talk to your dietician and take this option so that all your nutritional needs can be met.

  3. Instead of eating two to three times a day, eat less frequently in the diet. This will not even cause digestive problems. Also, do a little exercise regularly, which will keep the balance of the hormones in the body and you will remain fit and fit during pregnancy.