Week by week Pregnancy Diet: Week 38 Diet

Diet & Exercise

Have energy-packed foods like bananas. Drink 2lts of water & never skip meals. Have small portions of food every few hours to keep blood sugar levels normal. Increase your calorie intake but keep it healthy.

Say yes to:


1. Spinach
2. Eggs
3. Broccoli
4. Peanuts
5. Nuts
6. Fresh Fruit
7. Raisins, apricots and any other dried fruits
8. Bananas
9. Calcium-rich foods like broccoli, okra, mustard greens and beans
10. Fish, dairy products, beans, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, ginger and onions

Say no to:

1. Sweetened beverages with added sugars, including soft drinks and pre-sweetened teas
2. Raw meat
3. Refined flour
4. Caffeine
5. Raw eggs
6. Fish with high levels of mercury
7. Unpasteurized dairy products
8. Ready-to-eat meats and seafood
9. Fried & spicy food
10. Artificial sweeteners
11. High-fat, high-sugar, and high-sodium foods

The exercise ball is a great and safe exercising tool. Get 30 minutes of gentle exercise each day, three to five times a week. Swimming, brisk walking, yoga, and stationary cycling are safe choices. Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water. High-intensity exercises and yoga pose that require stress on the abdomen need to be avoided.