A pregnant woman needs to have a well-balance and healthy diet for a healthy pregnancy and growth of the baby. During pregnancy period, many women develop food aversion in the first trimester. In such cases, one should follow a healthy diet plan to fulfill the body's nutrient requirement.

Add plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and food rich in calcium and protein for your healthy pregnancy. Avoid outside food and prefer food made at home that's rich in vitamins, minerals, fibers, proteins, etc.

Below is the diet plan that you should ideally follow during pregnancy period. If you want, you can even take help from your doctor and get the needed diet plan.

Healthy Diet Menu

Know your Dietary Needs  

• Cereals & Grains- 60 grams per serving - 6 servings per day
• Pulses & Beans- 30 grams per serving - 3 servings per day
• Milk and Milk products - 150 ml per serving - 2 servings per day
• Vegetables - Green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, and roots - 100 grams per serving - 4 servings per day
• Fruits - 50 grams per serving - 4 servings per day

Other Important Tips 

• Moderate amount of oils and fats are essential in your diet. If you are overweight, maintain your diet by eating lesser calories.

• Your body also needs salt in your diet. Use Iodized Salt in your diet because adequate amount of Iodine is very essential during pregnancy. Use moderate amount of salt for normal cooking. If you have high blood pressure, you can take salt according to your doctor's  instruction.

• Your body also needs enough amount of sugar that you can get from fruits. If you are diabetic, you should follow advice of your doctor before taking sugar.

• Eat dry fruits daily such as almonds, cashew nuts, figs, apricot, etc.

• Drink plenty of water every day.

If you can manage a healthy diet plan throughout your pregnancy, it will be very beneficial for your pregnancy and health of your baby. When you plan your diet, you should keep watch on your weight gain or weight loss; normally a pregnant woman will gain 10 to 14 kgs of weight during pregnancy. Quality of food is more important than quantity of food. It is not essential to eat more, but it is essential to eat healthy food.