Diet During Ninth Month of Pregnancy

[IndiaParenting]

What are the basic dietary requirements during ninth month of pregnancy? What should be the calorie intake in the ninth month? What is diet advice for the ninth month of pregnancy?
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[Anjana]

Calorie needs are higher during pregnancy and especially during ninth month as the baby is still developing. A healthy diet in the ninth month of pregnancy is essential. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains are needed to meet the nutritional requirements. A dieatry change may be required to overcome heartburn and acid reflux which is common during this time. small frequent meals are the best ways to go.

[Priyanka Mehta]

If you are in your ninth month of your pregnancy and there are few challenging things which you will notice. You will start feeling heavier and uncomfortable often. You will feel excited or nervous at the same time for your baby.

[Riya Jain]

The baby is almost developed complete at this stage and the weight increases along with the brain and lungs maturing. It is very important you be aware what you eat during this time. Your digestive system can be weak at this time due to the increased weight, this is the reason you should have a balanced diet.

[Preeti Gada]

Hi, you can have these food included in your diet in the ninth month of the pregnancy. You can eat vegetables, fruits, dairy products, 3 grains, proteins, whole grain bread, fluids. These foods are a part of balanced diet and can prevent heartburns and constipation.

[Sneha Rathod]

Hi all, proper balanced diet helps in proper growth and development of the baby. Fibre rich foods like fruits, vegetables, cereals, dates all these should be eaten. Iron rich foods like fish, chicken, broccoli, peas, spinach, berries, raisins should be eaten.

[Zubi Khan]

Calcium rich foods should be eaten which is required during this stage. Some foods are dairy products, oatmeal, almond, greens and many more. Vitamin c rich foods should be eaten like tomatoes, broccoli, citrus fruits, cauliflower and strawberries.

[Minal Bhalla]

Eat folic acid rich foods like green leafy vegetables, black-eyed peas, legumes and chickpeas, these help prevent birth defects like spina bifida. Also eat vitamin A rich foods like carrots, spinach, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes.

[Latika Singh]

Some foods should be avoided which were avoided throughout the pregnancy like caffeine, alcohol as intake of these may harm the baby. Caffeine consumed occasionally is preferred but alcohol should not be consumed as it causes premature delivery, birth defects and retarded baby birth.

[Smriti Tori]

Hello do not eat soft cheeses as they are not pasteurized and can cause infections, eating raw seafood also should be avoided and saccharine is a sweetener which should be avoided instead, eat fruits or homemade sweets.