Healthy Pregnancy Snack Ideas

When you’re eating for two, it’s essential to keep some healthy pregnancy snacks handy. Pregnancy can make your appetite spin out of control, but hormonal changes can make former favorites a nausea-inducing no-go. Beyond balancing your cravings, you also need to keep calories under control since you only need a few hundred more calories each day to support your baby’s growth.

As each day of pregnancy goes by, you learn more about your developing baby and find new ways to keep both of you healthy. After you’ve seen your baby in a high definition 3D ultrasound, your bond becomes stronger than ever. Therefore, make sure you and your baby get the nutrition you need with these healthy pregnancy snack ideas!

Great Snack Ideas for Pregnancy

The best snacks during pregnancy include a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Some great snack ideas when you’re pregnant include:

• Apple slices and peanut butter
• Stick cheese and a pear
• A scrambled egg on toast
• Greek yogurt with berries and walnuts
• Whole grain cereal with a sliced banana and non-dairy milk
• Avocado toast
• Whole wheat crackers and hummus

Last, but not least, while water should be the go-to for hydration, flavored seltzer water is also an extremely good (and tasty!) alternative.

Snacks to Avoid During Pregnancy

Some snacks might sound like a good idea when you’re in the midst of a pregnancy craving but turn out to be a bad idea later when nausea, heartburn, or indigestion make your body regret your snack choices. If you’re prone to heartburn, some foods and drinks you may want to avoid when you’re preparing a pregnancy snack include:

• Coffee
• Tea
• Citrus fruits
• Milk
• White bread
• Tomatoes
• Sugary baked goods, including cookies and cake
• Fried potato chips
• Carbonated sodas

Healthy Snacking Tips When You’re Pregnant

Eating small snacks or mini-meals throughout the day can be a strategy to combat nausea, heartburn, or fatigue during pregnancy. Your body may also be able to handle smaller portions better than a larger meal.

Preparing a selection of small snacks early in the week gives you an easy option whenever you get hungry, and you can take pre-made snacks along when you’re on the go.

Fetal Vision Imaging provides the type of high-definition pregnancy ultrasound Bucks County parents-to-be love sharing with family and friends. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our ultrasound videos!