hi m isha and m 7 weeks pregnant
can anyone tell me what to eat in pregnancy and what not to eat in pregnanacy.... Mrs.Queen Bee replied. What Foods to eat:
Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, beans, lentils, and legumes. They provide vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Eat wholemeal bread and whole grain cereals.

Iron is essential for adequate blood supply to the growing baby and the placenta. For your iron requirement, eat foods high in iron such as green leafy vegetables, dried fruit, and nuts.
You may need to take iron and folic acid supplements regularly. Consult your Doctor before starting any iron supplement.

For your requirement of Vitamin C, include citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, and potatoes in your diet. They help absorb iron.

You are responsible for the supply of calcium to your baby inside that is necessary for baby' s healthy bones. Depending on your age, you may include 1000 mg - 100 mg of calcium and 200IU of Vitamin D in your diet.
Dairy products, bread, nuts, fish, and green vegetables are rich in calcium. Milk, cheese and yogurt (all low-fat or skim varieties) contain calcium and other nutrients needed for your baby' s growth.

The diet should contain proteins like paneer, cereals, lentils, dals, fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, etc. See other high protein foods.

Eat cumin as it is believed to increase lactation and reduce nausea in pregnancy.

What to Avoid:
ut down fatty foods.

Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, coca colas and other drinks with caffeine. Too much caffeine may affect the growth of baby during pregnancy and at birth.

Caffeine & Pregnancy
Pregnant women who consume caffeine (from tea, cola, chocolate and some prescription drugs) even about a cup of coffee daily are at higher risk of giving birth to an underweight baby, according to the research findings published in the British Medical Journal in November 2008.

The researchers further found that pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day are at twice the risk of having a miscarriage as those women who do not take caffeine.

Advice: Reduce caffeine intake before conception and throughout pregnancy. The best advice was to limit caffeine consumption to below 100 milligrams a day, there is no lower limit for which there is no effect,

Avoid Vitamin A supplements as too much may harm your baby growing inside.

Avoid white breads and foods prepared with white flour (maida).

Avoid too much sugar and foods containing sugars.

Nutmeg spice in large quantity to pregnant women may result in miscarriage.
Although there is no scientific evidence, some people believe that because pineapple and raw papaya contain enzymes, so they can induce abortion.

Avoid high-mercury sea-foods such as fish, especially Swordfish, Shark, King Mackerel(Surmai in Marathi) and Tilefish. Raw fish and seafood may contain Listeria, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning and miscarriage or premature birth.

Avoid raw or smoked or frozen seafood such as oysters, sushi, sashimi, smoked oysters and smoked salmon. But canned seafood is safe to eat.
Soft cheeses like ricotta without heating or uncooked.
Avoid raw meat such as seafood, sushi, uncooked beef, raw eggs or poultry as these may be contaminated by toxoplasmosis, coliform bacteria and salmonella.
Pre-cooked meat dishes without further heating.
Salads, readymade or pre-packed.
Ready-cooked cold meat including chicken.
You should not smoke.
Always consult your doctor about the safety of any drugs you take when pregnant.

In the following table the nutrient need for a pregnant women of age between 18 and 50 years are given below.

Nutrient Normal Women Pregnant Woman
per day
Calories Depends on individual 200- 300 calories more a day than you usually eat

Vitamin A 12000IU extra 2500IU
source: tomato, peach, kiwi fruit, oranges, watermelon, blackberries.

Vitamin C 60mg extra 10mg
source: banana, Apple, lemon, blackberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, tomato, lime, peach, grape.

Vitamin E - extra 2mg
source: corn oil, blueberries, whole wheat.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1.7mg extra 0.3mg
source: milk, bread, kiwi fruit, avocado.

Vitamin B12 2mcg extra 0.2mcg
source: chedder cheese, egg, yogurt, milk, meat.

Folic acid, folate 400mcg extra 200mcg
source: kiwi, blackberries, tomato, orange, strawberry, banana, cantaloupe, lima beans, asparagus, avocado, peas, artichoke, spinach, nuts.

Magnesium 310mg extra 30-40mg
sources: nuts, seeds, figs, lemon, apple, grapefruit, corn, almond, dark green vegetables

Zinc 8mg extra 3-4mg
sources: wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, eggs

Selenium 55mcg extra 5mcg
sources: wheat germ, broccoli, tomatoes, Brazil nuts, tuna

Molybdenum 45mcg extra 5mcg
sources: whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, beans. Deepa replied. Hey isha,
I have newly joined this discussion group.I am 6 months pregnant with my first child.
Am in US living with my husband.As there is no one to guide it becomes more and more confusing as what to eat and what not to eat.
Anyways based on what i know,i think you can have any food as long as you take it in moderation and don' t over eat it.
Do you have morning sickness??If yes then your doctor might have suggested you some diet..I suggest you follow that..
As for me i used to have cornflakes or oats in the morning for breakfast..mixed with chopped banana and apples.i also used to have few dry fruits like
2-3 almonds,2 cashews,2-3 walnuts/pecans ...also sometimes i have 2 slices of whole wheat bread..

What about you??Do write to me...
regards
Deepa sheena replied. Hi Isha,

Sorry to come back to you so late, as im working and hardly get time to reply check my messages. Its nice to hear from you.

Im living in Delhi, India with my family and working in a travel agency.

As per me you are taking right diet. If possible try to have Coconut water, if available there.

When is your due date? Mine is on the 25th March.

I will keep updating you on the good diet.

Bye for now,
Sheena
sheena replied. Hi Isha,

Im also in my 7th week. I' m basically taking lots of fruit and juices. As i don' t like eating dal & roti.

You also tell me what you are taking?