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Nutrition and weight gain

Eating well in pregnancy: monthly guide

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Eating well in your first month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Woman shopping for vegetables and looking at a yellow bell pepper in her hand
Eating well in your second month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
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Eating well in your third month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Smiling woman eating a bowl of fruit salad
Eating well in your fourth month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant mum drinking orange juice
Eating well in your fifth month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Smiling pregnant woman drinking a glass of water
Eating well in your sixth month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant mum relaxing on the sofa with a spoon in her mouth and a yoghurt container in her hand
Eating well in your seventh month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Smiling woman sipping a healthy smoothie with fruits next to her
Eating well in your eighth month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant mum eating a salad
Eating well in your ninth month of pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Smiling woman eating a salad
Eating well after your delivery
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant woman at work holding fruit, smiling
Eating at work: healthy options during pregnancy
By Diane Rai
Pregnant woman drinking a glass of water
10 healthy and refreshing pregnancy drinks: photos
By Priya Solomon Bellani
Pregnant woman preparing food, looking at tablet
Healthy vegetarian recipes for pregnancy
By Dhivya George Valerian
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Healthy eating in pregnancy

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Vitamin D in pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Jugs and glasses full of milk
Ghee and full-cream milk in pregnancy: Do you really need them daily?
By Priya Solomon Bellani
Milk and cheese assortment
Can I have milk and dairy products even if I'm lactose intolerant?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Pregnant woman preparing food, looking at tablet
I'm pregnant and work long hours. How can I cook and eat healthy meals?
By Priya Solomon Bellani
Pregnant woman drinking water
Why is it important to drink enough water during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Woman taking a pill with a glass of water
Can iron pills taken during pregnancy darken my baby's complexion?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Smiling pregnant woman, eating healthy food
Diet for a healthy pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant woman sat down eating yoghurt
What pregnant women crave
Reviewed by Diane Rai, Editor
Good sources of calcium: photos
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Good sources of protein for vegetarians: photos
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Good sources of folic acid: photos
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
What do you crave?
Have you given up coffee?
A spoonful of ghee on a ghee jar
Will drinking ghee in my ninth month of pregnancy make my delivery easier?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Woman chopping vegetables
How can I get the nutrients I need from a vegetarian diet in pregnancy?
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Woman taking pills
I'm anaemic and vegetarian. How can I boost my iron levels?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant woman sitting on a bench smiling
Mood-lifting foods during pregnancy
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Bowl of dried fruit and nuts
What are the benefits of eating dried fruits and nuts during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Tender coconut water drink with two straws next to a few uncut coconuts
What are the benefits of drinking coconut water during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
What are the health benefits of ice apple (nongu) in pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Smiling woman preparing a healthy salad in her kitchen
How much iron you need in pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Healthy pregnancy snack: chickpea salad
20 healthy snacks for pregnancy: photos
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Woman taking folic acid pill
Folic acid during pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Nuts and raisins
Easy ways to an iron-rich diet
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Good sources of iron: photos
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
woman smiling and holding bowl of fruit in kitchen
Pregnancy diet charts: trimester by trimester
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant woman at a cafe with friends
Eating out safely when pregnant
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Pregnant woman looking at a pile of fruits and vegetables
8 easy ways to get more fruits and vegetables in your pregnancy diet
Reviewed by Geetika Gangwani, Breastfeeding Counsellor and Antenatal Educator
Pregnant woman in a red dress holding a glass of water in one hand and medicine in the other
Pregnancy supplements: benefits and precautions
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Did milk make you sick during pregnancy?
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Goals for healthy pregnancy eating: video
Pregnant woman eating yogurt
Probiotics and prebiotics in pregnancy
By Diane Rai
Pregnant mum drinking a glass of milk
Iodine in your pregnancy diet: why it's important
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Smiling woman eating salad
Indian diet chart for gestational diabetes (GD)
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist

Food and drink safety

Earthern put with a long-handled ladle
Is it safe to drink water stored in a matka or earthen pot?
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
A woman having a drink in a glass with a straw
Is it safe to have fizzy, soft drinks and soda during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Bowl of sesame seeds
Is it safe to eat sesame (til) seeds while you are pregnant?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Jar of honey and honey dipper/drizzler
Is it safe to eat honey while you are pregnant?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Papaya
Is it safe to eat papaya (papita) during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Smiling woman eating betel quid (paan)
Eating betel leaves or paan during pregnancy: risks and benefits
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Jar of fish oil suppliment tablets
Is it safe to take fish oil supplements during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Pregnant woman holding mug
Is it safe to drink water from a brass or copper vessel in pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Is it safe to drink packaged Amla juice during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Is it safe to eat packaged "heat and eat" foods like instant dals and rice preparations?
By Diane Rai
Woman's hands holding a glass of wine
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy: dangers and effects
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Pregnant woman with a cup of tea
Caffeine in pregnancy: what's safe?
By Diane Rai
Tuna on plate with fork
Is it safe to eat tuna (chura machli) when you're pregnant?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Pile of tandori chicken
Is it safe to eat barbecued or tandoori food during pregnancy?
By Diane Rai
Cheese platter
Is it safe to eat cheese when you're pregnant?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Fresh tender coconuts and palms on a table
Foods to Cool the Body in Pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Woman eating noodles
Is it safe to eat instant noodles during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Woman looking at can of food in a grocery store
Is it safe to eat canned fruits and vegetables during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
pineapple
Is it safe to eat pineapple during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
mangoes on a tray
Is it safe to eat mangoes during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Slices of rare meat
Is it safe to eat rare, raw or undercooked meat during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Platter of seafood
Is it safe to eat seafood during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Glass of herbal tea
Is it safe to drink herbal teas during pregnancy?
By Diane Rai
Woman holding a coffee mug
Is it safe to drink coffee during pregnancy?
By Diane Rai
Pre cooked lasagna
Is it safe to eat frozen pre-cooked meals during pregnancy?
By Diane Rai
Stacked trays of eggs
Is it safe to eat soft boiled or raw eggs during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Food storage in refrigerator
Food hygiene and safety in pregnancy
Reviewed by Dr Deepti Gupta, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Cooked potatoes in an iron karahi
Is it safe to cook food in iron vessels?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Cup of saffron milk
Drinking saffron (kesar) milk in pregnancy: benefits and risks
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
A plate of gol guppas next to other chaat items
Is it safe to eat chaat, gol guppas and street food in pregnancy?
By Priya Solomon Bellani
Woman using a microwave
Is it safe to use a microwave oven when pregnant?
By Priya Solomon Bellani
Bowl of cooked liver
Is it safe to eat liver during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Woman having a cup of tea
Is it safe to drink green tea during pregnancy?
By Priya Solomon Bellani
Pregnant woman cooking
Is it safe to use hydrogenated fats and 'ghee' for cooking during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
Pregnant woman drinking tea
Is it safe to take Tulsi (Holy Basil) during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr Ashwini Nabar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Peperoni pizza
Is it safe to eat pizza?
By Priya Solomon Bellani
Woman with a hand over her mouth looking at foods on the table
What's not safe to eat during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Neelanjana Singh, Dietitian and Nutritionist
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Doctor Answers: Are instant noodles safe during pregnancy?
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe ro eat sesame seeds (til) during pregnancy?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: Can heating foods cause a miscarriage or early birth?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to have tea or coffee during pregnancy?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to have 'Tulsi' during pregnancy?
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to have cheese in pregnancy?
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to eat papaya during pregnancy?
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to eat mangoes during pregnancy?
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Doctor Answers: Will drinking ghee in the 9th month of pregnancy make my delivery easier?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to eat betel leaves or paan during pregnancy?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to have spicy food during pregnancy?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to drink green tea in pregnancy?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: I had alcohol before I found out I was pregnant, will my baby be safe?
Dr Ashwini Nabar
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Doctor Answers: Is it safe to eat pineapple during pregnancy?
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Doctor Answers: What are the benefits of eating dried fruits and nuts during pregnancy?

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