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For the past two months, food and eating well may not have been a priority, thanks to nausea, vomiting, and other discomforts of morning sickness – that could even strike at night. All the same, once you enter the third month, though all the uneasiness of morning sickness will increase tremendously as the secondary symptoms like irritability, food aversions and smell sensitivity might set in, it will start to decrease eventually. So confused what to include in your third month pregnancy diet?
In this article we will discuss the food to be eat and avoid in your third month pregnancy diet along with pregnancy symptoms and fetal development of baby in third month.
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While nausea may still accompany you big time, most women find relief from these symptoms towards the end of the 3rd month, precisely by the 12th week of pregnancy. Some women, however, report morning sickness till late second trimester, while some even deal with it all through the 9 months.
Whatever the case, you need to imbibe a routine that involves following a proper pregnancy diet, getting enough rest and some exercise to produce a healthy baby. Nature has been designed in such a way that if you do not start to provide for the baby, it will start to take away the nutrients from your body leaving you nutrient-depleted – which can cause problems for you in the future.
Now you understand the importance of this month in your gestation. Sadly, most of the abortions are reported during this month. All these details point to one fact. The third-month pregnancy diet is quite important. Just like nausea, your hunger will also increase noticeably during this month. Here is the list of food items to eat in third month of pregnancy:
Intake of vitamin B6, calcium, iron, and folate should continue this month as well. Vitamin B6 can help combat your nausea.
Intake of carbohydrates is significant for a fast-developing baby. Here is a list of food with a high level of carbohydrates to be included in the pregnancy diet:
DHA is essential for the development of eyes and brain. Hence, it is significant to ensure its intake (450 mg per day).
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Vitamin D promotes the development of teeth and bone in the fetus:
Include different varieties of fruits that provide vital nutrients, and fiber (Important to fight against constipation) and help to stay hydrated.
Milk and its derivatives should form a decent portion of your daily pregnancy diet. Drink at least 2-3 glasses of milk or consume the equivalent of these in the form of paneer, cheese, yogurts, and ghee. Milk and dairy products provide you with much-needed calcium and proteins, so do not deny yourself.
Include at least 8 glasses of fluids in your pregnancy diet, though we’d suggest limiting the intake of fruit juices as they come loaded with calories. Opt for lime water, herbal teas, and most preferably, plain water.
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Avoid late-night snacks during this period. Likewise, restrict fats and sweets, as it has no nutritional value and will make you put unwanted weight. For the same reason, drop the cola bottles from your pregnancy diet completely.
Caffeine, alcohol, raw and uncooked meat and fish, unpasteurized milk and milk products, too much vitamin A (avoid liver, which has too much vitamin A), raw eggs and food products that use raw eggs, etc. should also be eliminated from your daily menu. You may be tempted to eat chaats and golgappe during this time, but do not overindulge.
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Inside your womb, your baby is growing day-by-day minute-by-minute. Here are changes coming about during this month (from week 9th to week 12th of gestation):
You may start to experience heartburn and the frequency of urination increases more than last month as the uterus is becoming bigger.
You may notice your toenails, fingernails, and hair starting to grow faster (thanks to the pregnancy hormones pouring in).
Symptoms of morning sickness start to fall noticeably. You may notice some skin changes happening, particularly acne. Having a proper pregnancy diet during pregnancy will help in the proper development of the baby.
A healthy, well-balanced and nutritious diet will ensure that your baby arrives in this world all hale and hearty. All the best!
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