Hi, Hope you all right there. My question is that my Ms. is 2 and half month pregnant, so what kind of diet (food) will be good for her health as well as for her baby. Please answer me I am waiting.

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The pregnancy diet of the second month should help to support the developments of the baby. Some women find it difficult to eat and drink anything because of morning sickness and other pregnancy symptoms. Not to worry though, but try taking in as many nutrients as you can. Here are the vital nutrients and food that should be included in your pregnancy diet during the second month of pregnancy. Folate and Iron: Folic acid and iron rich foods should be continued this month as well. (Please go through the article ? pregnancy diet-first month) Calcium: Calcium is an essential mineral that you need the most during this month of pregnancy because the ossifying of the fetus bone starts during this month. If you don?t have 1000 mg of calcium intake per day during this time, the fetus will extract it from your body?s calcium reserves, increasing your chances of osteoporosis in the future. Dairy products: The dairy products are rich in calcium. Make it a practice of drinking two glasses of low-fat milk per day. Other milk products like yogurt, cheese, etc. Are likewise a beneficial source of calcium. Therefore, include milk and milk products in your daily menu. Vegetables: Vegetables like kale, turnip, broccoli, cabbage, romaine lettuce, leafy green vegetables are rich in calcium Tofu: Tofu is one of the calcium rich food popular among the expecting mother Almonds: Each almond nut provides 70- 80 mg of calcium Proteins: You have to take extra 25 grams of protein every day during the pregnancy period. You can increase the intake of protein by including any of the following items in your daily menu: Poultry: Turkey and chicken are a good source of protein Whole grains: Food items made out of whole grains are an excellent source of protein Eggs: By enjoying omelets, scrambled eggs, or an egg salad, you are satisfying a portion of the daily needed protein intake. An egg provides around 6 grams of protein Nuts and seeds: Nuts like peanut, pistachio, almonds, cashew, walnuts, etc. And seeds like sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of protein Lean meat: Lean meats are a good source of protein. One portion of well-cooked lean beef, pork, or lamb provides 33 grams of protein Legumes: Legumes like black beans, kidney beans, white beans, etc. Help to meet the daily-required proteins. Food items made from soybeans are also a good source of protein. Include lentils in your pregnancy diet to get optimum proteins Oranges: Include fresh orange juice or fruit itself in the daily menu. It is not only rich in vitamin C and calcium, but also the tangy flavor of it will help to minimize the discomforts of morning sickness. It will also have a refreshing effect on you Oatmeal: Oatmeal is rich in fiber and calcium Banana: Banana is a rich source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, iron, folic acid and potassium Remember if you are not able to stick to a healthy diet for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, there is still plenty of time to make it up for. After 12 weeks, most women find their nausea and morning sickness disappearing or dissipating, enabling them to eat better. 

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