Diet in Pregnancy

Pregnancy need extra energy minerals elements vitamines for mother and growing fetus.
Average 10 lunar months is the duration of pregnancy
10 kg weight gain is essential during pregnancy
300 kcal extra energy should be supplemented extra to pregnant women
450kcal extra to be given in first half lactation
1000mg iron has to be given through out pregnancy
1000mg calcium is needed daily from 16 week onwards antenally.Atleast 500mg after delivery for lactatating mother
500ml milk to be given to women in antenatal period
Avoid toomuch easy digestable carbohydrates like sugar.
Better to limit 30gm fat per day.
Adequate liquids ,atleast 3litres per day.pure water or juice or coconut water can be taken
Fibre diet, green vegetables ,fruits can be eaten when ever they want.No restriction for these.Exception chikkoo /sapota, mango for known or prone diabetic pregnants.
salt restriction not needed mild hypertensives.but pre eclampsia eclampsia patients need special diety habbits.