Finally my nausea is gone and i can eat properly again, just entered 2nd trimester. Want to make these months count food wise for the baccha. What all should i be adding to my plate now?
My tracker app suggested adding an extra 300 calories daily in the second trimester. I focused on foods rich in calcium and iron, like ragi malt, spinach, and milk, to support the baby's bone development.
Focus on high-protein foods like paneer, eggs, and dals now, because it really helps with tissue repair and strength later on. My post C-section recovery was much smoother because I ate well during my second trimester.
Congratulations on reaching the second trimester, the golden phase! I ate regular home-cooked meals, lots of curd, and seasonal fruits, which kept my energy high. It really helped me stay strong till my normal delivery.
I ate lots of fiber-rich foods like oats and green veggies, and paired them with gentle 30-minute walks which my doctor allowed. Keeping active and eating light, nutritious meals really helped control my gestational weight gain.