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Suggest A Diet Supporting The Fetus' Development During The 8th Month Of Pregnancy

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017

Question: i am in my 8th month. my daily schedule (95% of the time) is as follow:
1) have a glass of milk with protein powder in the morning at 7.15 am
2) have breakfast at 9.30am ion office (Piha, Upma, Uttapam, Idli)
3) i try eating 2 fruits, may be an apple or any fruit, depends
4) sometimes have vegetable soup of Dudhi, tomatoes and now started with beetroot
5) dinner (could be thepla, paratha sabji, dosa, rice etc)
6) in a day i eat 5-6 almonds.
7) my ongoing medicines are folic acid tablet, calcium tablet, thyroid tablet and 2 times iron tablet

i want to know if this is fine for my baby's proper development.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,it is very good for your baby development.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Yes,you are taking appropriate diet and nutrition for your baby development but I want you to walk for half an hour and do meditation and yoga under proper guidance.
You have to visit time to time your gynae as well as done your timely investigation as advice.
Enjoy your safe and happy motherhood.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (50 minutes later)

Thank you for the reply.

IS there any thing more i should eat?

which dry fruits do i eat for helping baby grow properly both physically and mentally

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can take almond.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are always welcome.
You have to eat kismis,almond.You can take coconut water and coconut as well.
You should avoid junk,beverages and outside food.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (40 minutes later)

Thank you XXXXXXX

what are the ill effects of eating outside food on baby?

my breakfast is always in office and occasionally i do eat out roti, sabji, and south XXXXXXX food.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is always a chance of infection in eating outside food.
It is not always freshly prepared and deficient in nutrients also.
So if possible always eat home made food.
But in your case,if it is prepared nicely as it is in your office, you can consume it.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

No.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should eat homemade butter and cheese rather than processed foods.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (11 minutes later)

Thank you XXXXXXX

is eating Cheese and pasta preffered?

Thank you.

Why is processed food not preferred?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will take time to digest.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
It will take time to digest and caused acidity.
I t contains preservative which is harmful during pregnancy.
So always preferred freshly prepared food which get easily digest and does not cause acidity issues.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Drink a lot of water.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should drink a lot of water.
Sleep in left lateral position.
Drink cold milk.
Avoid spicy food.
If persist take antacid for the same.
Hope found useful.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 minutes later)

Thank you XXXXXXX
One more thing, am getting acidic burps, what to do

Thank you XXXXXXX

I believe eating roasted Chana everyday would be good for baby?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,it is very good.

Detailed Answer:
hi,
Yes,you can take roasted chana daily as it contains high protein,iron and calcium which is very good for baby health.
You can take little amount of jaggery along with this.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 minutes later)

Thank you XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are always.
Kindly accept my answer, if you found it useful before closing it.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar