How to put on weight during pregnancy?

Don't stress about the scale too much, the baby will take what it needs. Try including homemade laddoos with ragi, ghee, and dry fruits in your daily diet. Keep drinking coconut water and stay hydrated throughout the day.

Personally, my doctor had asked me to focus on protein like boiled chana, milk, and dal rather than just fatty foods. I gained around 10 kgs slowly by the end of my pregnancy just by eating simple home-cooked meals.

During my wife's pregnancy, we had to be very careful with her diet and regular checkups because weight gain needs to be healthy. Keep monitoring your blood pressure and sugar levels too. Diet should be nutritious, not just junk food to gain weight.

Please get your thyroid and other blood parameters checked by your gynecologist. Healthy weight gain depends entirely on your pre-pregnancy BMI, so only follow a diet chart customized by your doctor for safety.

I lost weight in my first trimester due to severe nausea, but recovered well later. Focus on nutrient-dense foods like paneer, whole grains, eggs, and full-fat curd. Eat small portions every two hours instead of three large meals.