Diet for pregnant women Women's diet during pregnancy is one of the determinants of fetal development, breast feeding during breastfeeding, and growth of the baby after birth. Pregnant women need to eat more than usual and choose foods to get enough nutrients. Increases energy Women in pregnancy, the need for energy is increasing, especially in the last trimester. If women of childbearing age generally need 2200Kcal / day, women in the last 3 months should add 350Kcal (ie 2550Kcal / day), equivalent to 1 more bowl of rice every day. Protein and fat supplement Pregnant women need food to supplement their protein and fat to help build and develop their bodies. Protein is also needed for the blood-forming process, the development of organs in the mother, and the need for fetal and placental development. Protein needs to increase 15g / day compared to normal. Fat should account for 20% of total energy (about 40g). In addition to animal protein such as m...