Third Trimester
Weeks 28-40 of pregnancy. The baby is growing rapidly and storing nutrients.
General information only — not medical advice. Nutrition needs vary by person and pregnancy. Talk to your clinician, midwife, or dietitian about your own situation.
Recommended
- High-Fiber Foods Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Helps prevent constipation, a common third-trimester complaint. Source: Mayo Clinic
- Calcium-Rich Foods Pasteurized dairy, tofu, almonds. The baby's bones are hardening, requiring more calcium. Source: ACOG
- Healthy Fats Avocados, nuts, and seeds. Supports the baby's final brain development stages and helps keep you satiated. Source: American Heart Association
Foods to avoid
- Spicy or Highly Acidic Foods May exacerbate heartburn, which is very common in the third trimester due to pressure on the stomach. Source: Cleveland Clinic
- Raw Sprouts Alfalfa, clover, radish, and mung bean sprouts can carry Salmonella or E. coli. Source: FDA
General information only — not medical advice. Nutrition needs vary by person and pregnancy. Talk to your clinician, midwife, or dietitian about your own situation. See also the full disclaimer and the pregnancy diet notes.