n the third trimester, growth is the name of the game. As your baby grows, your body expands as best it can to manage that growth.
Issues that are common during this time are:
Nutrients to focus on are:
- Calcium Protein
- Zinc
- DHA
- Choline
- Iron
These all encourage your baby’s growth as well as the development of breast milk. See also (Prenatal Nutrition Basics: Nutrients to Emphasize.)
There is a tendency to feel full after small amounts but to have significant hunger, so the trick is to get the biggest nutrition bang out of each bite. Nut butter on a whole grain cracker, or even a smoothie made from whole yogurt with peanut butter and berries make an appealing snack (or light meal) that is also nutrient-dense.
About The Author
Ashley Koff is a registered dietitian in private practice and on staff at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. She is also a member of The Cradle's Board of Advisors.
A graduate of Duke University and New York University, Ashley is always on top of current trends in medicine, health and wellness.
Integrative medicine gurus like Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Soram Singh Khalsa, and the doctors at the world-renown Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica, all utilize her services with their patients.
Koff has shared her nutritional expertise on programs including CNN and Entertainment Tonight, as well as in magazines such as In Style, Shape, and Weight Watchers. She has been ranked by City Search as the Best of LA’s nutritionists/dietitians for the past 3 years.
