π Indian Pregnancy Diet Month by Month
Month 1 (Weeks 1β4)
β’ Focus: Implantation support & folic acid
β’ Eat:
β’ Folic acid-rich foods: spinach, lentils, citrus fruits
β’ Hydrating fruits: coconut water, pomegranate, banana
β’ Avoid caffeine, papaya, pineapple
Month 2 (Weeks 5β8)
β’ Focus: Managing nausea & supporting organ development
β’ Eat:
β’ Small frequent meals: poha, idli, khichdi, curd rice
β’ Ginger tea, dry toast, lemon water for nausea
β’ Folic acid, B6, and iron supplements (as advised)
Month 3 (Weeks 9β12)
β’ Focus: Bone and muscle formation
β’ Eat:
β’ Dairy (milk, paneer), ragi, almonds for calcium
β’ Eggs, dals, sprouts, fish for protein
β’ Oranges, amla, guava for vitamin C
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Month 4 (Weeks 13β16)
β’ Focus: Appetite improves, baby growth speeds up
β’ Eat:
β’ Fresh homemade meals with whole grains (millets, brown rice)
β’ Protein-rich: rajma, chana, tofu, eggs
β’ Dry fruits, soaked almonds, walnuts
Month 5 (Weeks 17β20)
β’ Focus: Iron, calcium & energy boost
β’ Eat:
β’ Palak paneer, methi thepla, beetroot salad
β’ Ghee in small amounts for digestion
β’ Dates, raisins, jaggery, cooked leafy greens
Month 6 (Weeks 21β24)
β’ Focus: Managing weight & baby movements
β’ Eat:
β’ Frequent, balanced meals
β’ Coconut water, lassi, chaas for hydration
β’ Avoid fried snacks & too much sugar
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Month 7 (Weeks 25β28)
β’ Focus: Fetal brain development & reducing constipation
β’ Eat:
β’ Omega-3: flaxseeds, walnuts, fish (if non-veg)
β’ Fiber-rich: oats, fruits with peel, sabudana
β’ Hydrate well + warm soups
Month 8 (Weeks 29β32)
β’ Focus: Fat stores, fetal immunity
β’ Eat:
β’ Ghee-roti, dry fruits, protein shakes
β’ Moong dal chilla, daliya, green smoothies
β’ Avoid gas-causing foods (chole, rajma at night)
Month 9 (Weeks 33β40)
β’ Focus: Preparing for labour
β’ Eat:
β’ Easily digestible khichdi, fruit, sabudana kheer
β’ Ajwain water or jeera water for digestion
β’ Dates (if doctor-approved) to prep for delivery
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