Try high fibre varieties - wholemeal bread, brown rice and pasta and high fibre breakfast cereals such as Weetabix, All Bran, Bran Flakes, Shredded Wheat. Choosing these foods, as well as fruit and vegetables and plenty of fluids (8 - 10 cups per day) will help to prevent constipation.
All Bran Cereal With Extra Fiber
This is important to reduce the risk of birth defects. Cereals containing high fiber and 100 percent of your daily folic acid need include: Kellogg's All Bran, Total Wheat Flakes, Total Corn Flakes, TotalRaisin Bran, Product 19, Multigrain Cheerios, and Smart Start.
Each of your daily meals should contain protein (aim for at least 75 g a day), because your baby needs those amino acids to grow strong. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, eggs, peanut butter, omelets with Swiss or Cheddar cheese and smoothies are all solid, tasty options.
When you're pregnant, avoid eating soft cheeses, unpasteurised milk products and undercooked meat, fish and eggs — these may contain germs that can harm your baby. Wash all fruits and vegetables and don't eat them if they've been pre-cut.
A go-to food both during pregnancy and not, cereal in all forms is a safe and nutritious addition to your diet while pregnant. The ever-expanding variety of cereal makes it easy to buy a box that helps you meet your nutrient needs (hello, fortification) and satisfies your sweet-tooth cravings too.
McDonalds Breakfast Items – Eating McMuffins, Griddles, Biscuits or Bagels in Pregnancy. Ensure that the egg is cooked through, including the yolk. The eggs are served cooked through as standard, but always have a quick look inside the bagel or McMuffin to check. The same applies if you order the breakfast burrito.
Regularly eating high protein foods -- like fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, peanut butter, nuts and beans –– promotes your baby's healthy brain and heart development. Grains Food like brown rice, quinoa, whole-wheat pasta and oatmeal are great to eat while pregnant.
Breakfast is a great time to take in important nutrients for you and your baby. These include B vitamins, folate, calcium and vitamin C.
Weet-Bix is high in folate!
This B vitamin helps support healthy blood cells and immune system, fights fatigue and maintains a healthy mind, in combination with a balanced diet. It's also especially important for healthy foetal development during pregnancy.
Craving cereal, wheat and other forms of gluten
Fluctuating hormones might have you craving cereal during pregnancy. Your elevated estrogen levels have you reaching for high fat, sugary cereals, which is OK to enjoy in moderation.
Milk or soy milk is a good source of calcium and protein and should be part of the pregnant woman's diet. Calcium during pregnancy is particularly important in helping to build strong bones in the growing baby. If you are not able to take dairy products, try getting your calcium from other foods such as vegetables.
ALL CHICKEN PRODUCTS CONTAIN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INFANTS BELOW 12 MONTHS AND PREGNANT WOMEN.
Raw or undercooked greens and sprouts
Greens and sprouts are generally great foods to add to the diet as they contain large amounts of fiber and nutrients. However, some greens or sprouts may contain bacteria, such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can cause infection.
Not eating enough during pregnancy can lead to various issues, such as fatigue, dizziness, headaches, constipation, and an increased risk of preterm birth or low birth weight.
Yes. The Food Standards Agency recommends that pregnant women shouldn't take more than 200mg of caffeine a day. A can of Coca‑Cola Classic contains 32mg of caffeine and a can of Diet Coke contains 42mg.
Soft ice cream and processed products should be fine as they are made with pasteurised milk and eggs. This means that any risk of salmonella food poisoning has been eliminated. If it's homemade ice cream you're after then make sure you use a pasteurised egg substitute or follow an egg-free recipe.
Pizzas are safe to eat in pregnancy, as long they are cooked thoroughly and are piping hot. Mozzarella is perfectly safe but be cautious about pizzas topped with soft, mould-ripened cheeses such as brie and camembert, and soft blue-veined cheeses, such as Danish blue.
Best weetabix alternative: Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks. Best golden syrup-flavoured porridge: Quaker Oats So Simple Golden Syrup Porridge. Best special k-style cereal: ASDA Special Flakes Cereal. Best fruit & nut muesli: Lizi's Super Muesli Glow.