Which Food Is Good In the 2nd Trimester of Pregnancy?

Women typically need an additional 340 calories per day during the second trimester of pregnancy, which should consist of the following foods.

The second trimester of pregnancy ranges from week 13 through 26, and the baby continues to grow and develop rapidly and the mother will notice several changes. 

During the second trimester (second three months) women usually need about 340 additional calories per day.  Add an extra 300 calories per day per baby for multiples (twins, triplets, etc.).  

Foods that are good to eat during the second trimester include: 

• Sources of vitamin C
  • Fresh fruit (also a good source of fiber)
    • Berries
    • Citrus fruits
    • Kiwis
    • Melon 
    • Papaya
• Sources of vitamin D
  • Oily fish
  • Eggs
  • Supplements, if recommended by your doctor
• Sources of calcium
  • Milk products such as some cheeses
  • Nuts 
  • Tofu
  • Yogurt 
• Sources of folic acid 
  • Beans
  • Citrus fruits
  • Fortified cereals
  • Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and chard (also good sources of vitamin K)
  • Whole grains
• Sources of protein
  • Beans
  • Fish
  • Lean meat
  • Legumes
  • Lentils
  • Poultry 
  • Tofu
• Sources of magnesium
  • Almonds
  • Artichokes 
  • Barley
  • Beans
  • Oats
  • Pumpkin seeds
• Sources of iron
  • Beans
  • Dairy products
  • Eggs
  • Meat
  • Wheat bran
• Water
  • It’s important to stay hydrated