Diet During Fifth Month of Pregnancy

[IndiaParenting]

Why should pregnant women increase their intake of calcium rich foods in fifth month? How can pregnant women make their diet more nutritious? What kind of food should be avoided during pregnancy?
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[Hetal Kapoor]

Being pregnant is the most cherished moment for every women in her life. A major turning point in a women’s life is whenshe experiences motherhood. It is necessary for a mother to be to eat right and keep her and her baby’s health perfect.

[Kaumi Sharma]

When a women enters her second trimester of pregnancy, her body undergoes several changes. The baby starts growing in size and the tummy of the mother also increases. The carving for food increases as the hormones change. It is important that the nutritional needs are fulfilled.

[Dhwani Singh]

Hi all, for every pregnant women food starts tasting better in her pregnancy. There are urges to eat several things which you like and also things which you don’t like. You will want to eat things like ice creams, chocolates, pickles and many more things. There is no harm in eating all this unless you follow the right track and eat a balanced diet.

[Mariam Dsouza]

The most important thing is to stay hydrated throughout the day. Drinking plenty of water helps you avoid constipation, headaches and many other things. Along with water you can also drink at least two glasses of milk a day which will provide calcium and all other nutrients required for the development of baby’s bones and teeth.

[Sarbani Gupta]

Intake of protein during pregnancy is also very important for the development of the body. In the 5th month of the pregnancy protein is considered to be the best food to eat. A protein rich diet helps in the development of the baby’s physical appearance. A protein rich diet means intake of eggs, chicken, fish and dairy products.

[Hemali Mundra]

Eating salads during pregnancy is extremely healthy for both the mother and the baby. Salads can be made from raw vegetables like tomatoes, cabbage, rocket leaves, beet root, carrots and many more. Salad are a great source of adding fibre in your diet.

[Naina Doshi]

It is highly advisable that the aerated of carbonated drinks are completely avoided in pregnancy. Caffeine and sugar are not good for your health as well as your baby. They even add the unhealthy calories in the body. Instead you can opt for fresh juices like lemon juice or any other fresh fruit juice.

[Palak Dalvi]

Hi, if you are pregnant please cut on the intake caffeine and tea. High caffeine intake in pregnancy causes sleeplessness and restlessness. It also harms the baby and has certain side effects like after the baby is born it might be restless and not sleep.