Healthy mothers, healthy babies - 10 superfoods to help accelerate fetal weight in late pregnancy

The menu during the last 3 months of pregnancy should continue to be diverse in terms of substances and increase the intake of foods rich in protein, healthy fats and vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the fetus.

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How does fetal weight change in the last 3 months?

A reasonable menu during the last 3 months of pregnancy will help the fetus gain weight easily

A healthy, full term fetus usually weighs an average of 2.7-3.5kg and is 51cm long. In the last 3 months, the average baby can increase from 200-300 grams per week. So this can be seen as a breakthrough in your child's weight for the baby to be ready for the outside world.

From the 7th month onwards, mothers need to pay attention to monitoring the child's weight growth after each prenatal visit to ensure the baby is developing well physically.

Although the weight of the fetus is the most important issue, the mother should not forget to take care of the spirit, rest comfortably and relax. Smuggling and anxiety, insomnia will affect the ability of the fetus to absorb nutrients more and more. Therefore, mothers need to have a stable position, especially in the last months of this pregnancy.

Table size and weight of fetus in the last 3 months for mothers for reference

Week 2837.6 cm1005 g

Week 2938.6 cm1153 g

Week 3039.9 cm1319 g

Week 3141.1 cm 1502 g

Week 3242.4 cm1702 g

Week 3343.7 cm1918 g

Week 3445 cm2146 g

Week 3546.2 cm2383 g

Week 3647.4 cm2622 g

Week 3748.6 cm2859 g

Week 3849.8 cm3083 g

Week 3950.7 cm3288 g

Week 4051.2 cm3462 g

In addition to always making sure that your daily diet has 4 essential groups of nutrients, namely protein, starch, fat, vitamins and minerals, in the last 3 months, you should also add some rich foods. nutrition to help the fetus absorb better, thereby gaining weight up to the date of birth.

10 super foods for menu during pregnancy for the last 3 months of pregnancy

1. Sweet potatoes

Menu for the last 3 months of pregnancy with sweet potatoes

Along with starch, sweet potatoes are loaded with digestive fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Among fruits and vegetables,  sweet potatoes are considered the number one food in terms of nutritional content compared to other types.

However, mothers should note that when processing sweet potatoes, steamed and boiled are the two best ways to retain the maximum amount of nutrients for this food.

2. Eggs

Eggs, especially eggs, are rich in protein, zinc, iron and folic. This is one of the top foods that pregnant mothers are encouraged to eat regularly during pregnancy.

How pregnant mothers should eat eggs:

You can choose to eat eggs, eggs and duck. There are things pregnant mothers should also note:

Eat fully cooked eggs

- On average, eating 3-4 fruits per week is enough.

3. Fresh milk

One of the drinks rich in calcium and vitamins necessary for the fetus as well as pregnant mother. Unsweetened fresh milk will both have a moderate fat content, not too greasy and easier to drink than gourd milk. You need to pay attention to choose pasteurized fresh milk, which will be safer for you and your baby.

In addition to fresh cow's milk, soy milk or seed milk (corn milk, almond milk, etc.) also provide high protein and calcium sources for pregnant mothers.

Dairy products such as unsweetened yogurt also help the fetus gain weight well in the last months.

4. Beef

Menu for the last 3 months of pregnancy with beef

One of the abundant sources of protein for pregnant women in late pregnancy. 100g of beef contains nearly 40 protein. So if in the last 3 months, mothers take the trouble to add this type of meat to the menu during pregnancy, it will help the fetal weight accelerate faster.

What can pregnant mothers eat with beef?

Mixed stir-fried beef, beef noodle soup, beef noodles, beef broth cooked with carrot potatoes, stewed beef are all delicious dishes for mothers.

5. Fish

Fish contains a large amount of Omega 3 DHA and EPA, which are difficult to find in other food groups. Omega is essential for fetal brain development. Not only that, it also  helps the baby with good hair, bushy eyebrows, and white, pink skin .

Some scientific studies also show that women who eat fish (with an appropriate amount) during pregnancy, the baby will be born more agile, better developmental milestones than the mother's fetus almost no Diet fish in pregnancy.

Pregnant mothers should eat fish in the last 3 months:

Carp, anchovy, goby, salmon are considered safe fish and provide the best nutrients for the fetus at this time.

6. Shrimp, crab

Unlike shrimps, large fish, when eaten without bones, shrimp and small fish that can completely eat them will provide more calcium. Not only that, small fish and shrimp also contains protein and DHA fat, very good for the physical and brain development of the fetus.

Suggestions for dishes with small fish and shrimp for pregnant mothers:

Shrimp soup with gourd.

Melon cooked with crab.

Sardines with soy sauce.

Roasted shrimp with some fatty meat and pepper.

Braised goby fish with bacon.

7. Beans

Menu for the last 3 months of pregnancy with beans

Legumes such as red beans, white beans, cove beans, cowpeas, ... are rich in fiber and contain a high protein content as much as meat. Pregnant mothers should add to the menu during the last 3 months of pregnancy, dishes containing beans.

Suggestions menu for pregnant mothers:

- Stir-fried cowpea with beef

- Bean broth with bone stew

- Bean soup

8. Cane

In sugarcane contains all over 30 types of organic acids, proteins, fats, carbohydrates and natural minerals that are extremely good for the human body. Especially more than 70% of natural sugar in sugarcane juice is an excellent source of energy.

Drinking sugar cane juice regularly will help pregnant mothers improve morning sickness, constipation and provide very good nutrition for the fetus, especially in the last 3 months.

How should pregnant mothers eat sugarcane?

Eating fresh sugarcane or drinking cane juice is good for pregnant mothers. However, the sugarcane contains a high amount of sugar, so pregnant mothers just need to eat / drink about 3 times a week is enough.

9. Coconut water

Coconut water has a variety of nutrients including water, protein, sugar, iron, phosphorus, sodium, vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, folate.

Regularly drinking coconut water in the last 3 months will help mothers not worry about lack of amniotic fluid, the fetus gains good weight and pregnant mothers feel better.

Menu for the last 3 months of pregnancy with nuts

10. Nuts

Nuts are high in healthy fats including omega 3, fiber, protein, magnesium and many vitamins and minerals. Studies show that foods high in magnesium can help reduce the risk of preterm birth.

What seeds can pregnant mothers eat?

Pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, and sunflower seeds can all become nutritious snacks for the fetus.

In addition to the above 10 nutritious foods, pregnant mothers do not forget to rest a lot, eat a variety, and supplement multivitamins according to the doctor's prescription will help mothers have a scientific standard pregnancy menu.