03/05/2025
Eating for Two… and the Finish Line!
You’ve made it to the 3rd trimester — that magical time when baby kicks get stronger, naps feel sacred, and your belly becomes a beautiful full moon 🌕. But let’s talk fuel: your body is doing some serious final touches, and the right food can make this home stretch smoother.
Here’s your 3rd trimester food game plan:
1. Build with Protein 🍳🥛
Protein is your baby’s construction crew — helping build tissues, muscles, and organs. Load up on eggs, dals, tofu, paneer, lean meats, and yogurt.
2. Boost Iron + Vitamin C 🥬🍋
Baby’s growing fast, and your blood volume is rising. Iron-rich foods (like spinach, jaggery, or chicken) + a splash of lemon helps prevent anemia & fight fatigue.
3. Bone Up on Calcium 🦴🥜
Your baby is building bones! Include milk, ragi, sesame seeds, almonds — and don’t forget a little sunshine for that Vitamin D ☀️.
4. Omega-3 = Baby Brain Booster 🧠🐟
Walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, or a doc-approved fish option — omega-3s support baby’s brain & eye development.
5. Hello, Fiber Friend 🌾🍐
Constipation in the 3rd trimester is real! Whole grains, fruits (like pear & papaya), and lots of fluids can help ease digestion.
6. Hydrate like a Boss 💧🥥
You need more fluids than ever. Sip on coconut water, infused water, chaas — whatever keeps you going!
Final tip?
Small, frequent meals win over heavy ones. You’re not just eating to grow — you’re eating to glow ✨.
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