The fifth month of pregnancy is the period when the fetus is growing the fastest. At this time, the fetus has great nutritional needs. Therefore, the diet in the fifth month of pregnancy is not only large in quantity, but also of high quality. So, what should a five-month-old pregnant woman eat that is good for her fetus?

The older generation said that you can eat nutritious foods such as mutton and beef. Generally speaking, you should eat 1-2 eggs, 50-100 grams of lean meat, 100-150 grams of soy products, and about 500 grams of vegetables every day. It would be better if you can eat animal liver, blood, bone soup, fish and fresh fruits regularly. Seaweed, seaweed, dried shrimps, dried shrimps and other seafood, sesame seeds, peanuts, walnuts and other nuts are particularly beneficial to pregnant women. Next, let’s talk about the supplementary principles in detail.

1. Protein: The daily supply is approximately 80 to 90 grams. This is almost the period when a woman needs the most protein in her adult life. In order to ensure the development of your uterus, breasts and protein needs in the blood, and to maintain the normal development of the fetal brain, you should increase the amount of high-quality protein, such as soy products, fish, meat, eggs, animal offal, etc.

2. Carbohydrates and fats: At this stage, you need to increase calories by about 10 to 15% compared to when you are not pregnant, that is, 200 to 300 kcal more calories per day. In order to meet the demand for heat energy, attention should be paid to adjusting the variety of staple foods, such as rice, sorghum, millet, corn, potatoes, etc. This will not only meet the energy consumed by the expectant mother's increased basal metabolic rate, but also provide the energy needed for the formation and activity of the fetal brain cells.

3. Vitamins: In order to help the body absorb nutrients such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus, the supply of vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B, and vitamin C should also be increased accordingly this month. Since vitamin D can promote calcium absorption, the daily vitamin D requirement is estimated to be 10 mg.