Just found out im pregnant, 6 weeks and honestly clueless about diet. My saas keeps telling me to eat ghee and ladoo but i want to know what's actually good for baby. Pls share what you all ate na, especially in first trimester.
Every pregnancy is so different, so please don't just follow random diet tips from the internet. It is always safest to talk to your gynac because they know your blood reports and what your body specifically needs. They will tell you exactly what foods to eat and what to avoid.
Right now, the best food is whatever you can actually keep down and doesn't make you throw up! I literally survived on toasted bread and cold apples for weeks while my family wanted me to eat almonds. Just eat in small portions, and sleep whenever the baby sleeps... wait, you should sleep now too!
I know how stressful it is to think about every single bite, I used to overthink everything during my first trimester. Honestly, don't put too much pressure on yourself right now. For me, eating simple ghar ka khana like khichdi and fresh fruits kept me sane and healthy.
My mother-in-law kept telling me to eat ragi malt and lots of ghee daily, which is actually very good. But I still asked my gynecologist before adding anything major to my diet. She gave me a balanced chart with high protein and local veggies that worked beautifully.
Since I had thyroid issues, my diet had to be very carefully monitored by my doctor and I had to get regular blood tests done. I was told to have a lot of protein and avoid certain foods like raw cabbage. Please make sure you are getting your regular check-ups done so your doctor can guide your diet correctly.
Honestly, I am no expert so I won't tell you what's right for you, but personally, paneer, eggs, and coconut water were my absolute best friends. I just focused on staying hydrated and having small meals every two hours. It really helped with my low energy levels.
Haha, for me the best pregnancy food was whatever my husband could bring me at 2 AM! But jokes apart, fresh fruits, nuts, and simple home-cooked dal chawal are life savers. Don't stress too much about fancy superfoods, local and simple is best!
