Pregnancy Nutrition Dietitian in Beylikdüzü

Nutrition and Dietetics

Trimester-specific plan; key nutrients, foods to avoid and weight-gain targets based on pre-pregnancy weight.

How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?

It depends on your weight before pregnancy: on average 11–16 kg for a healthy starting weight, less for those starting higher and more for those starting lower, and more again with twins. Gaining steadily rather than quickly is what matters. Your obstetrician and dietitian track this together against your individual target.

Which foods should I avoid while pregnant?

Avoid raw or undercooked meat, fish and eggs, unpasteurised milk and soft cheeses, high-mercury fish such as swordfish, raw sprouts and unwashed produce, and limit caffeine to about 200 mg a day. Alcohol is best avoided entirely. Most other foods are safe, and a varied diet is encouraged.

Do I really need to eat for two in pregnancy?

No. Energy needs rise only modestly, by roughly 300–450 extra calories a day in the second and third trimesters, while needs for folate, iron, calcium, iodine and omega-3 increase much more. The focus is food quality rather than quantity: eating for two means eating better, not twice as much.

How can nutrition help with nausea and constipation in pregnancy?

For nausea, small frequent meals, dry starchy foods in the morning, ginger and separating fluids from meals often help. For constipation, gradually increasing fibre, fluids and daily walking usually works. If vomiting stops you keeping food down or you are losing weight, tell your doctor promptly; that needs medical attention.

When should I see a dietitian during pregnancy?

Ideally early in pregnancy or even while planning, so folate, iron and iodine needs are covered from the start. It is especially useful with gestational diabetes, anaemia, vegetarian or vegan diets, twins, a very low or high starting weight or severe nausea. Pregnancy nutrition counselling in Beylikdüzü complements your obstetrician's care.