Exclusive: Planning to get pregnant? Here’s list of foods to eat and avoid

Nuts and seeds, citrus fruits and veggies and legumes, fish are important foods that must be included several times a week if you are planning a pregnancy.

New Delhi: With the baby boom during COVID-19, the stress that to-be mothers are feeling as they gear up to welcome a new member during the pandemic in their family is immense. While they need to follow all COVID-appropriate behaviour and precautions, we are here to tell you what foods you should eat for a healthy pregnancy.

There are some nutrients that are vital for the initial few days of fetus growth - especially those needed for brain and spine development. And these must be made available right from day 1, so it is important you plan your food when you start planning your baby.

While all nutrients are important, the exciting six-pack that plays a key role in your baby's growth and development are - Folic acid, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iodine and DHA.