Hi there,
I’m trying to eat more healthy these days as Inshallah we want to start trying for a baby within the next year or so.
Just a question for those of you who already have gone through pregnancy.
Did you always get your 7 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day before pregnancy and during pregnancy? The articles I am reading online seem to suggest that if you dont get at least 7 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day, then it can be very risky before and during as it may mean difficulty conceiving or the baby not getting enough nutrients once you do conceive.
I understand pre-natal vitamins also offer a lot of nutrients so is it really necessary to have the full 7 servings? Realistically I dont always get 7. I usually get between 3-4 a day and am wondering if that is too little. I’ve talked to a lot of pregnant women or women who have kids and they said they couldnt eat anything during pregnancy and couldnt keep anything down but they still had healthy kids Mashallah.
Please share. Thanks! 