Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
No need to deliberately increase staple foods, fats, meat, or nuts; especially avoid sweets, greasy foods, and frequent dining out. During the early stages of pregnancy, there is a greater need for non-energy nutrients such as folic acid and B vitamins, magnesium, iodine, potassium, and iron compared to non-pregnancy. These are primarily obtained from low-calorie foods like kelp, mushrooms, and vegetables, while consuming excessive amounts of staple foods, meat, fats, and sweets can lead to excessive energy intake.