Pregnancy Diet in Third Trimester

Pregnancy Diet in Third Trimester, Diet Chart, Fruits and Vegetables

Third Trimester: 27 to 40th week

Vitamin C helps in the development and functioning of Placenta. Vitamin C helps in absorbing Iron from Blood. Weight Gain due to baby rapid growth.

Daily Requirement during Pregnancy

DetailsRequirement per day
Calories2200 to 2500
Proteins78 gm
Calcium1200 mg
Iron35 mg

Some will have these issues in the Third Trimester

  • Haemoglobin issues
  • Hypertension
  • Gestational diabetes

By having whole grain, sugar levels can be controlled. Balanced diet to be maintained through out the trimester.

Pregnancy Diet in Third Trimester

  • Kiwis
  • Banana
  • Watermelon
  • Dals
  • Sweet corn
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Raisins
  • Dried Dates (1 or 2)
  • Hazelnuts
  • Oats
  • Avocado
  • Mango
  • Orange
  • Salmon
  • Eggs
  • Chicken
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Coconut water
  • Broccoli
  • Wheat along with Whole grains such as Millet’s(Arikalu, Korralu), Ragi,
  • Kidney beans
  • Leafy vegetables
  • Milk, Curd
  • A good amount of water
  • Beetroot
  • Carrots
  • Guava

Foods to avoid during Third Trimester

  • Meals in small quantities
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Grapes
  • Maida
  • Chinese foods which contain Monosodium Glutamate
  • Fish with high mercury level. Small quantity is advisable.
  • Pineapple
  • Spicy foods
  • Processed foods

Baby Growth week by week in Third Trimester

WeekBaby weightBaby length Size in Fruit
27th week1.93 lb (Pounds)14.41 InchesHead of Cauliflower
28th week2.22 lb14.80 InchesLarge Eggplant
29th week2.54 lb15.20 inchesButternut squash
30th week2.91 lb15.71 inchesLarge Cabbage
31st week3.31 lb16.18 inchesCoconut
32nd week3.75 lb16.69 inchesJicama
33rd week4.23 lb17.20 inchesPineapple
34th week4.73 lb17.72 inchesCantaloupe
35th week5.25 lb18.19 inchesHoneydew melon
36th week5.75 lb18.66 inchesHead of Romaine Lettuce
37th week6.30 lb19.13 inchesBunch of Swiss Chard
38th week6.80 lb19.61 inchesLeek
39th week7.25 lb19.96 inchesMini Watermelon
40th week7.63 lb20.16 inchesSmall Pumpkin

The above-mentioned diet chart, baby size, length might change from person to person. Please check with your Gynecologist before planning your diet.

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