How to eat well during pregnancy

How to eat well during pregnancy

الصحة والرشاقة – 04.03.25

Congratulations, you’re pregnant! As you begin to nurture your baby over the next 40 weeks, it’s equally important to nourish yourself, too. Here’s the scoop on how…

Emily Baxter-Priest
Emily Baxter-Priest
الكاتب

It’s important to eat a well-balanced diet when pregnant, to keep you strong and help build a healthy baby, and luckily there are plenty of nutritious ways to feed and fuel you well, from power foods to vitamins that pack a punch. With research from Johns Hopkins Medicine recommending 300 extra calories are needed each day, with vegetables, fruits, dairy, proteins and grains all important components, pregnant women have different dietary goals to give them – and their baby – the greatest range of nutrients.

However, putting that knowledge into practice can often feel daunting, especially when the internet is an incredible yet never-ending source of information and advice. So, to help you zero in on the crucial details, Saba Rahbar, a certified maternal and infant nutrition consultant, breaks down the dietary and nutritional Dos and Don’ts for mums-to-be…