Diet & Exercise
Your body needs extra calories but do not eat for two. Drink 2lts of water & never skip meals. Have small portions of food every few hours to keep blood sugar levels normal. A 32-week pregnancy diet includes balanced foods. Increase your calorie intake but keep it healthy. Indulge in light and healthy snacking like having bananas and oranges before exercising.
- Fresh fruits like strawberries, and oranges
- Fresh veggies like tomatoes, cauliflower, beans, sweet potato, carrots, and peas
- Oatmeal
- Whole-grain foods
- Dairy products like cheese, yoghurt, eggs, chicken, and fish
- Lentils
- Leafy greens like spinach
- Dry fruits like raisins, and almonds
Say yes to:
- Sweetened beverages with added sugars, including soft drinks and pre-sweetened teas
- Raw meat
- Refined flour
- Caffeine
- Raw eggs
- Fish with high levels of mercury
- Unpasteurized dairy products
- Ready-to-eat meats and seafood
- Fried & spicy food
- Artificial sweeteners
- High-fat, high-sugar, and high-sodium foods
Say no to:
Get 30 minutes of exercise each day, three to five times a week. Swimming, brisk walking, yoga, and stationary cycling are safe choices. Don’t forget to stretch to reduce the risk of cramping. Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water. Avoid high-intensity exercises and yoga poses that require stress on the abdomen. Start doing Pelvic floor exercises which will help you with conceiving.
