I’m so ready to eat full meals! The throwing up is starting to get wild lol.. all I can eat is fruit, soup, crackers ,😫 so ready for second trimester ‼️
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2 Apr 2024
The Best Food to Eat During Your Second Trimester
The Best Food to Eat During Your Second Trimester
Nutrient-Rich Fruits and Vegetables
During your second trimester, focus on consuming a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.
These vibrant foods are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Some excellent choices include leafy greens like spinach and kale, citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, and antioxidant-rich berries such as strawberries and blueberries.
These foods will help boost your immune system, aid digestion, and provide important nutrients for your baby's development.
Lean Proteins
Protein is crucial during pregnancy as it supports the growth of your baby's tissues and organs.
Opt for lean sources of protein such as poultry, fish, tofu, beans, and legumes.
These foods are not only rich in protein but also provide important nutrients like iron and omega-3 fatty acids.
Remember to cook your proteins thoroughly to ensure food safety.
Whole Grains
Incorporate whole grains into your meals to fuel your body with complex carbohydrates, fiber, and essential nutrients.
Choose options like whole wheat bread, brown rice, quinoa, and oats. Whole grains provide sustained energy, aid in digestion, and help regulate blood sugar levels.
They are also a great source of B vitamins and minerals like iron and magnesium.
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Healthy Fats
Including healthy fats in your diet is vital for your baby's brain and eye development.
Foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish (such as salmon and sardines) are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
These fats promote brain health and support your own cardiovascular health as well.
Aim for 2-3 servings of fish per week, but make sure to choose low-mercury options.
Calcium-Rich Foods
Calcium is essential for the development of your baby's bones and teeth.
Incorporate dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese into your diet, or opt for non-dairy alternatives such as fortified plant-based milks.
Other sources of calcium include leafy greens, tofu, and fortified cereals.
Don't forget to pair calcium-rich foods with sources of vitamin D to enhance calcium absorption.
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Brooxie
2 Nov 2023
Sooo by the 2nd trimester I will be eating right? Someone please tell me that you couldn’t eat your first trimester & then in the second tri you were able to and had cravings??? I wanna crave something, eat it and enjoy it 😩
Peanutt Butta
It all depends momaa 🥴
ideally yeah, but all of my pregnancies were different
27 Mar 2024
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Zariya
I’m currently in my first trimester I understand where you’re coming from. I can’t hold food down either but my doctor told me to try eating light foods like chicken soup, crackers, soft protein bars which it helped me. Also, drunk a lot of water so your body can stay hydrated. Hope you feel better and congratulations wishing you a healthy pregnancy
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Brittany
14 Jul 2023
I’m 13 weeks in the second trimester is it normal when you try to eat you throw it back up
Blocked user
Yes. I’m 13 weeks also and still throw up
27 Mar 2024
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Brittany
Ever since I got into the 2nd trimester I’ve been automatically throwing up food
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Emma
1 Jul 2023
Anyone in their first trimester only want food they don’t have lol literally haven’t been able to eat at home everything sounds nasty all i want to do is eat out😂
Bri
Ya that was me. I definitely gained most my weight in the first trimester
27 Mar 2024
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Monai
Currently this is me 3 different spots a day 😊 nothing at home tastes right🤷🏽♀️
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Kimberly
21 Feb 2023
During the first trimester, I was nauseous but hungry all of the time and able to eat a bunch throughout the day, I put on roughly 7 pounds. I just started the second trimester last week and have noticed a dramatic drop in how hungry I am. I'll take a few bites of food and feel uninterested in finishing the rest. I find that concerning but I was wondering if this is a common thing? My next appointment isn't until next week so I figured this was the best place to ask until then.
Amber
Yes it can be common. I had my morning sickness come back in third trimester
27 Mar 2024
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Holly
25 Jan 2023
Is it normal to lose weight in your first and second trimester??? I eat 5 times a day as required. But I can't seem to gain any weight
Dominique Rajneshe’
Yes totally normal
27 Mar 2024
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🍹Jenni
Yes! You should start gaining soon! Long as baby is growing good I wouldn’t worry!
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Trin
29 Dec 2022
I literally did not have a appetite yesterday even when i tried to eat the smell of food made me sick to my stomach 🥲 any one have this problem in the second trimester?
Isabella
Same here 24 weeks I have dry throat I’m hungry but nauseous towards food
27 Mar 2024
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Trin
I literally haven’t even had no appetite at all
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Meagan
13 Dec 2022
Going into my second trimester and I'm still getting so sick every day! Eating crackers doesn't seem to help. It's hard to eat because I'm so nauseous but I think I'm so nauseous because I'm not eating well? I try to get up in the middle of the night to eat but I just be so tired I don't feel like preparing any food. Any Suggestions!??
Sara
Same here. I am 17 weeks and still very sick. Dr. has tried a couple different meds for nausea but nothing has helped. Now I have to go 3 times a week to the hospital to get IV meds and fluid infusions. It’s helped a little. I used to take ginger lozenges. They helped in the beginning but then it started get worse. I hope you find some relief cause it really does suck! 🙏
27 Mar 2024
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30 Aug 2022
Since I’ve gotten to my 3rd trimester all I’ve been trying to do is eat chicken Caesar salads. No more fast, greasy food!
kay
Sounds good❤️
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Alison
25 May 2022
the cravings get REAL second trimester but damn food tastes so much better now than it ever has. first trimester mamas hang in there. I NEVER thought I would get to this stage!
Alison
I completely understand and feel like I’m already there hahahah. I haven’t gained as much weight as my doctor wants me to so I think my body is overcompensating now 😂🤤
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