15
Jul
Pregnancy is crucial for a mother's health and fetus development, making diet a key pillar. Dieticians emphasize adjusting dietary requirements during trimester and maintaining healthy weight gain alongside diet. Indian women with a healthy BMI should aim for an optimal weight gain of 11.5 to 16 kilograms over nine months. The body's needs change during each trimester, with the second trimester requiring around 350 extra calories a day, equivalent to a bowl of milk-based vegetables. Protein demands also increase, from 8 grams in the second trimester to nearly 18 grams in the third trimester, supporting the baby's organs, muscles, and…
