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India's Best Guide to Pregnancy for Indian Women

Vegetarian Diet During Pregnancy

-By Dr. Mansukhani

As your obstetrician is most familiar with your medical record, consult him/her about the ideal diet.
It is very important that you get plenty of exercise.
A vegetarian diet is preferable comprising plenty of fruits and salads.
Vitamin E and fish oil capsules (the latter can be optional for vegetarians if they have a problem) are also important for the fetus growing inside.
Have protein in the form of lentils that (you should soak overnight) and have at least 2 cups of milk and yogurt.
Minimum oil in your diet is advisable. Avoid excessive butter and cheese as it builds on the total calories, which have to be kept in check.
It is very important that your blood sugar level should be under control and that you should be watching your blood glucose level with a gluconometer, which you should be having at home. Do this 2-3 times daily and if it is in control then you should have a good normal baby and also the baby should not be overweight.
It is advisable to have an ultrasound done in the 28th and 34th week to make sure that the baby is not overgrowing, which happens in diabetes.
As your pregnancy progresses, your blood sugar may get out of control and you may require admission in a hospital. So it's really up to you to take a good and correct diet that keeps your sugar count in control.
Vegetarian intake should consist of chappatis and plenty of vegetables. Avoid bread, have salads twice a day and 4-5 fruits a day.

Hope this helps you have a normal and a healthy baby.