5 Foods To Eat Whilst Pregnant That Are Amazing For You And Baby

Finding out you're pregnant is amazing, monitoring everything you put into your body to ensure there's the correct nutrients for both you and your baby, is less fun. However having a super healthy diet for both you and your baby doesn't have to be difficult.

Salmon

Salmon is bursting with omega-3 fatty acids which are amazing for helping your baby's brain develop. High levels of DHA in newborns has even been linked to higher IQ's- so if you want a mini Einstein omega rich foods are your best bet for an early advantage! Salmon is also a great source of protein for Mama too. Although shellfish can be a worry salmon is low in mercury making one of the safe foods to eat whilst pregnant, however try not to eat more than two portions a week just to be safe.

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are super foods for you and baby. Kale, spinach, broccoli - any dark-green leafy veg should be your go-to now you're pregnant! They're bursting with antioxidants, calcium, potassium, fiber, folate and viamin A. This will help your baby's eyes develop, aid skin and bone growth and keep you strong and healthy too. Plus your baby's sense of taste actually develops in the womb- your little one can taste what you eat in the amniotic fluid (kinda weird we know!) Although not scientifically proven, some say this helps develop your baby's taste buds- so eat your fill and fingers crossed when it comes to getting your little one to eat their greens they'll already love them!

Yogurt

Surprisingly yogurt actually has more calcium in it than milk- weird we know but true! Calcium is essential for keeping your bones and teeth healthy, plus it's super important for helping baby to develop theirs. If your calcium levels are too low to help baby develop, it's recommended that a mama has at least 3 servings of calcium a day to decrease the risk of low birth weight and pre-term labour. Plus, the calcium you do consume is going straight to your baby so if you're not getting enough putting you at risk of osteoporosis later on. Plus yogurt is full of protein, vitamin B and zinc to keep you and baby healthy. Yogurt is perfect if you're not much of a milk drinker, top it with fruit and oatmeal for a protein, ion and fibre boost.

Lean Meat

Lean meats such as beef and pork are amazing sources of protein, iron and B vitamins. Now that you need more protein in your diet (around an extra 25g per day) to help baby grow and develop, and an extra supply of iron too you need to keep your intake up and your red blood cell count high. Lean meats also supply an extra boost of vitamin B6 to help your baby's brain growth.

Beans and Lentils

Not a meat fan? Beans and lentils  also offer an amazing source of iron, protein as well as folate, fiber and calcium.

Pregnancy Gummies

Expertly formulated with MyVitamins, our sweet, delicious, chewable Pregnancy Gummies are the perfect addition to boost your nutrition levels whilst you're trying to conceive all the way through your pregnancy. Our Vegan gummies are packed full of 8 essential vitamins including folic acid to increase maternal folate status, and vitamins C and D3 for normal immune function. If you’re trying for a baby, the UK Department of Health recommend that you take a supplement containing 400mcg of folic acid. Our chewable pregnancy vitamins contain this recommended amount per daily serving in just 1 bite!