Food and Care in Early Pregnancy

• Pulses and dal, eggs, milk and curd, and well-cooked fish or meat for protein and calcium.
• Green leafy vegetables (keerai), other vegetables and fresh fruit for iron, folate and fibre.
• Ragi, whole grains, nuts and seeds for energy and minerals.
• Plenty of water, and clean, freshly prepared food.

Eat small, frequent meals instead of large ones, keep a dry snack such as a biscuit or puffed rice by the bed, sip water or lemon water through the day, and avoid smells and fried or oily food that make you feel sick. If you cannot keep water down, or you are losing weight, see your doctor, because this may need treatment.

Dr. Jayanthi Prabakaran, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Abishek Hospital, Erode Fort, sees women for pregnancy care and nutrition advice. Message us on WhatsApp or call 97505 11225 to book. Clinic hours are Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM, and emergency care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. About the doctor.

This guide is general information to help you decide when to seek care. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace advice from your own doctor.