Pregnancy Meal Plan
Pregnancy increases nutritional demands significantly — folate for neural tube development, iron for blood volume, calcium for fetal bone development, and omega-3 DHA for brain development. This plan meets these needs with safe, whole food sources.
2200
kcal/day
25%
Protein
50%
Carbs
25%
Fat
✅ Key Benefits
- •Folate-rich foods for neural tube protection
- •Iron-rich meals with vitamin C for absorption
- •Calcium for fetal bone development
- •Low-mercury omega-3 sources (salmon, sardines)
Day 1
1830 kcalBreakfastOatmeal with Berries & Walnuts
380 kcal · 11g P · 8 min
Oatmeal with Berries & Walnuts
380 kcal · 11g P · 8 min
Rolled oats cooked with water, topped with mixed berries, a handful of walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients:
- •80g rolled oats
- •150g mixed berries
- •20g walnuts
- •1 tsp honey
- •water
Prepare overnight oats the night before to save time.
LunchBaked Salmon with Vegetables & Rice
550 kcal · 42g P · 25 min
Baked Salmon with Vegetables & Rice
550 kcal · 42g P · 25 min
Lemon-herb baked salmon fillet with steamed green beans and brown rice.
Ingredients:
- •180g salmon fillet
- •150g cooked brown rice
- •100g green beans
- •1 lemon
- •1 tsp olive oil
- •dill or parsley
Afternoon SnackGreek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Greek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Full-fat Greek yogurt layered with banana, oats, and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Ingredients:
- •200g plain Greek yogurt
- •1 banana
- •30g rolled oats
- •1 tbsp chia seeds
Use 0% fat Greek yogurt to reduce calories by ~40.
DinnerChicken Tikka Masala with Rice
560 kcal · 45g P · 35 min
Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice
560 kcal · 45g P · 35 min
Tender chicken in a rich tomato-based tikka sauce with fragrant spices, served with steamed basmati rice.
Ingredients:
- •200g chicken breast
- •200ml tomato passata
- •150g basmati rice
- •1 onion
- •garlic
- •ginger
- •1 tsp tikka masala spice blend
- •2 tbsp low-fat yogurt
- •1 tsp oil
Day 2
1560 kcalBreakfastScrambled Eggs on Wholegrain Toast
390 kcal · 28g P · 10 min
Scrambled Eggs on Wholegrain Toast
390 kcal · 28g P · 10 min
3 eggs scrambled with spinach, served on 2 slices wholegrain toast with sliced tomato.
Ingredients:
- •3 large eggs
- •2 slices wholegrain bread
- •50g spinach
- •1 medium tomato
- •1 tsp olive oil
Add a pinch of turmeric to eggs for anti-inflammatory benefit.
LunchMediterranean Chickpea Salad
440 kcal · 18g P · 10 min
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
440 kcal · 18g P · 10 min
Chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta with lemon-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients:
- •240g canned chickpeas
- •100g cherry tomatoes
- •1/2 cucumber
- •1/4 red onion
- •30g feta cheese
- •15 kalamata olives
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •lemon
Afternoon SnackApple & Almonds
190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min
Apple & Almonds
190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min
1 medium apple with 20g unsalted almonds.
Ingredients:
- •1 medium apple
- •20g unsalted almonds
DinnerSalmon with Sweet Potato & Broccoli
540 kcal · 40g P · 30 min
Salmon with Sweet Potato & Broccoli
540 kcal · 40g P · 30 min
Pan-seared salmon fillet with oven-roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli.
Ingredients:
- •180g salmon fillet
- •200g sweet potato
- •150g broccoli
- •1 tsp olive oil
- •lemon
- •garlic
Day 3
1310 kcalBreakfastGreek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Greek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Full-fat Greek yogurt layered with banana, oats, and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Ingredients:
- •200g plain Greek yogurt
- •1 banana
- •30g rolled oats
- •1 tbsp chia seeds
Use 0% fat Greek yogurt to reduce calories by ~40.
LunchRed Lentil Soup
380 kcal · 20g P · 30 min
Red Lentil Soup
380 kcal · 20g P · 30 min
Hearty red lentil soup with cumin, coriander, carrots, and a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients:
- •150g red lentils
- •2 carrots
- •1 onion
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 tsp cumin
- •1 tsp coriander
- •vegetable stock
- •lemon
Afternoon SnackCottage Cheese & Pineapple
160 kcal · 18g P · 2 min
Cottage Cheese & Pineapple
160 kcal · 18g P · 2 min
Low-fat cottage cheese with fresh pineapple chunks.
Ingredients:
- •150g low-fat cottage cheese
- •80g fresh pineapple
DinnerHerb-Grilled Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
430 kcal · 44g P · 35 min
Herb-Grilled Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
430 kcal · 44g P · 35 min
Lemon-herb marinated chicken breast with oven-roasted courgette, peppers, and cauliflower.
Ingredients:
- •200g chicken breast
- •100g courgette
- •100g mixed peppers
- •100g cauliflower
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •rosemary
- •lemon
Day 4
1800 kcalBreakfastChia Overnight Oats
350 kcal · 10g P · 5 min (overnight)
Chia Overnight Oats
350 kcal · 10g P · 5 min (overnight)
Oats soaked overnight in almond milk with chia seeds, topped with sliced mango in the morning.
Ingredients:
- •70g rolled oats
- •250ml unsweetened almond milk
- •2 tbsp chia seeds
- •100g mango
- •1 tsp maple syrup
Prepare 5 jars on Sunday for the whole week.
LunchBaked Salmon with Vegetables & Rice
550 kcal · 42g P · 25 min
Baked Salmon with Vegetables & Rice
550 kcal · 42g P · 25 min
Lemon-herb baked salmon fillet with steamed green beans and brown rice.
Ingredients:
- •180g salmon fillet
- •150g cooked brown rice
- •100g green beans
- •1 lemon
- •1 tsp olive oil
- •dill or parsley
Afternoon SnackGreek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Greek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Full-fat Greek yogurt layered with banana, oats, and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Ingredients:
- •200g plain Greek yogurt
- •1 banana
- •30g rolled oats
- •1 tbsp chia seeds
Use 0% fat Greek yogurt to reduce calories by ~40.
DinnerTurkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Pasta
560 kcal · 48g P · 35 min
Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Pasta
560 kcal · 48g P · 35 min
Lean turkey meatballs in a rich tomato sauce served over wholegrain penne.
Ingredients:
- •180g lean turkey mince
- •80g wholegrain penne
- •200ml tomato passata
- •1 egg
- •1 clove garlic
- •mixed herbs
- •10g parmesan
Day 5
1610 kcalBreakfastOatmeal with Berries & Walnuts
380 kcal · 11g P · 8 min
Oatmeal with Berries & Walnuts
380 kcal · 11g P · 8 min
Rolled oats cooked with water, topped with mixed berries, a handful of walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients:
- •80g rolled oats
- •150g mixed berries
- •20g walnuts
- •1 tsp honey
- •water
Prepare overnight oats the night before to save time.
LunchQuinoa & Roasted Vegetable Bowl
480 kcal · 16g P · 35 min
Quinoa & Roasted Vegetable Bowl
480 kcal · 16g P · 35 min
Fluffy quinoa with oven-roasted courgette, sweet potato, and red pepper, dressed with tahini.
Ingredients:
- •150g cooked quinoa
- •100g sweet potato
- •80g courgette
- •80g red pepper
- •1 tbsp tahini
- •1 tsp olive oil
Afternoon SnackApple & Almonds
190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min
Apple & Almonds
190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min
1 medium apple with 20g unsalted almonds.
Ingredients:
- •1 medium apple
- •20g unsalted almonds
DinnerChicken Tikka Masala with Rice
560 kcal · 45g P · 35 min
Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice
560 kcal · 45g P · 35 min
Tender chicken in a rich tomato-based tikka sauce with fragrant spices, served with steamed basmati rice.
Ingredients:
- •200g chicken breast
- •200ml tomato passata
- •150g basmati rice
- •1 onion
- •garlic
- •ginger
- •1 tsp tikka masala spice blend
- •2 tbsp low-fat yogurt
- •1 tsp oil
Day 6
1540 kcalBreakfastScrambled Eggs on Wholegrain Toast
390 kcal · 28g P · 10 min
Scrambled Eggs on Wholegrain Toast
390 kcal · 28g P · 10 min
3 eggs scrambled with spinach, served on 2 slices wholegrain toast with sliced tomato.
Ingredients:
- •3 large eggs
- •2 slices wholegrain bread
- •50g spinach
- •1 medium tomato
- •1 tsp olive oil
Add a pinch of turmeric to eggs for anti-inflammatory benefit.
LunchMediterranean Chickpea Salad
440 kcal · 18g P · 10 min
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
440 kcal · 18g P · 10 min
Chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta with lemon-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients:
- •240g canned chickpeas
- •100g cherry tomatoes
- •1/2 cucumber
- •1/4 red onion
- •30g feta cheese
- •15 kalamata olives
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •lemon
Afternoon SnackCottage Cheese & Pineapple
160 kcal · 18g P · 2 min
Cottage Cheese & Pineapple
160 kcal · 18g P · 2 min
Low-fat cottage cheese with fresh pineapple chunks.
Ingredients:
- •150g low-fat cottage cheese
- •80g fresh pineapple
DinnerBaked Salmon with Vegetables & Rice
550 kcal · 42g P · 25 min
Baked Salmon with Vegetables & Rice
550 kcal · 42g P · 25 min
Lemon-herb baked salmon fillet with steamed green beans and brown rice.
Ingredients:
- •180g salmon fillet
- •150g cooked brown rice
- •100g green beans
- •1 lemon
- •1 tsp olive oil
- •dill or parsley
Day 7
1340 kcalBreakfastGreek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Greek Yogurt Parfait
340 kcal · 20g P · 5 min
Full-fat Greek yogurt layered with banana, oats, and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Ingredients:
- •200g plain Greek yogurt
- •1 banana
- •30g rolled oats
- •1 tbsp chia seeds
Use 0% fat Greek yogurt to reduce calories by ~40.
LunchRed Lentil Soup
380 kcal · 20g P · 30 min
Red Lentil Soup
380 kcal · 20g P · 30 min
Hearty red lentil soup with cumin, coriander, carrots, and a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients:
- •150g red lentils
- •2 carrots
- •1 onion
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 tsp cumin
- •1 tsp coriander
- •vegetable stock
- •lemon
Afternoon SnackApple & Almonds
190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min
Apple & Almonds
190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min
1 medium apple with 20g unsalted almonds.
Ingredients:
- •1 medium apple
- •20g unsalted almonds
DinnerHerb-Grilled Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
430 kcal · 44g P · 35 min
Herb-Grilled Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
430 kcal · 44g P · 35 min
Lemon-herb marinated chicken breast with oven-roasted courgette, peppers, and cauliflower.
Ingredients:
- •200g chicken breast
- •100g courgette
- •100g mixed peppers
- •100g cauliflower
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •rosemary
- •lemon
Who Is This Plan For?
Pregnant women in their second and third trimesters. Not a substitute for professional prenatal nutritional advice — always consult your midwife or GP.
🔄 Substitution Tips
- →Avoid raw fish, pâté, and unpasteurised dairy during pregnancy.
- →Choose canned salmon over tuna to minimise mercury.
- →Folate is found in leafy greens, lentils, and fortified foods.
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- 1. NICE. (2020). Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.