Because this is the stage where maximum weight is reached, it is advisable to follow the indications of the third trimester pregnancy diet.

This period is the maximum weight of pregnancy (it is not healthy to gain more than 9 to 12 kilos during the entire gestation). In the third trimester pregnancy diet is recommended to take special care with the consumption of sugars, sweets, desserts, ice cream and fat; Do not exceed in quantities of carbohydrate source foods (flours).

In the third-trimester pregnancy diet, carbohydrate source foods (cereals, roots, tubers and bananas) are equivalent to seven and a half exchanges a day, for example: an ink well of cooked rice, a medium arepa, a bread, a potato Large or a sliver of cassava, must be distributed in the different meals of the day. Likewise, it is advisable to increase an exchange of dairy products (a small glass of milk, kumis or natural yogurt or a slice of low-fat cheese). On the other hand, you must include viscera and consume a portion of legume. It is recommended to increase the consumption of liquids, preferably water.

These recommendations of the third trimester pregnancy diet are suggested when the pregnancy has developed under normal conditions without specific pathologies.

Main recommendation of third trimester pregnancy diet: eating, a placid moment

• It is essential that you make meals enjoyable moments.
• Do not do another activity while you are eating.
• Come with family and / or friends.
• Eat slowly, chewing carefully all the food.
• Eat enough. If you do not, your baby may be born underweight.
• Avoid consumption of red or black coffee, alcoholic beverages, cream cheese.
• Limit consumption of fried foods, desserts, sweets.
• Counts with the guidance of the gynecologist and nutritionist.