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Need Advice On Diet During Early Pregnancy
Posted on
Fri, 22 Jun 2012
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Fri, 22 Jun 2012
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Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Question : What foods to eat and not to eat at early weeks(4-6) weeks of pregnancy?
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in,
During pregnancy and particularly during early pregnancy when there is active growth of fetus going on , then one should take high nourishing diet with all essential elements of food.
To take,
a. high protein like plenty of milk, eggs, cereals, pulses, dry fruits, cheese ,paneer.
b. take moderate amount of fat and carbohydrate like poha, upma, roti, parantha, oil.
c. take plenty of XXXXXXX veggies, fresh fruits and juices.
d. Take more fiber diet to avoid constipation.
e. Take Iron and multivitamin supplements.
f. Take plenty of water.
Please do not take,
a, Fried and spicy food; junk food.
b. Avoid over eating.
c. Avoid taking food at late night.
Do not take any medication unless specifically instructed by your doctor
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further query or clarification, please ask.
I will be happy to help.
Take care.
Thanks for writing in,
During pregnancy and particularly during early pregnancy when there is active growth of fetus going on , then one should take high nourishing diet with all essential elements of food.
To take,
a. high protein like plenty of milk, eggs, cereals, pulses, dry fruits, cheese ,paneer.
b. take moderate amount of fat and carbohydrate like poha, upma, roti, parantha, oil.
c. take plenty of XXXXXXX veggies, fresh fruits and juices.
d. Take more fiber diet to avoid constipation.
e. Take Iron and multivitamin supplements.
f. Take plenty of water.
Please do not take,
a, Fried and spicy food; junk food.
b. Avoid over eating.
c. Avoid taking food at late night.
Do not take any medication unless specifically instructed by your doctor
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further query or clarification, please ask.
I will be happy to help.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
Thanks for your reply. I have few more questions
1. Can dates be taken at 4-5 week of pregnancy?
2. Can lemon juice be drunk daily to avoid vomitting sensation?
1. Can dates be taken at 4-5 week of pregnancy?
2. Can lemon juice be drunk daily to avoid vomitting sensation?
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back.
Dates are very good at this time as dates contain essential nutrients,vitamin A,dietary fiber and has antioxidant property. So you can take in the breakfast also.
You can take daily lemon juice for your vomiting sensation and it is having good vitamin C content.
It is better to take natural lemon juice.
Hope I answered your query. If you do not have any further clarification,you can close the discussion and rate this answer.
Wish you good and healthy motherhood.
Thanks for writing back.
Dates are very good at this time as dates contain essential nutrients,vitamin A,dietary fiber and has antioxidant property. So you can take in the breakfast also.
You can take daily lemon juice for your vomiting sensation and it is having good vitamin C content.
It is better to take natural lemon juice.
Hope I answered your query. If you do not have any further clarification,you can close the discussion and rate this answer.
Wish you good and healthy motherhood.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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