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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

P 32%C 54%F 14%

✅ 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)
⚕️ This meal plan is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes.

Day 1

1830 kcal
Breakfast

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.

P: 11gC: 58gF: 13g
Lunch

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
P: 42gC: 45gF: 18g
Afternoon Snack

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.

P: 20gC: 45gF: 8g
Dinner

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
P: 45gC: 55gF: 14g
Protein: 118gCarbs: 203gFat: 53g

Day 2

1560 kcal
Breakfast

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.

P: 28gC: 32gF: 15g
Lunch

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
P: 18gC: 48gF: 18g
Afternoon Snack

Apple & Almonds

190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min

1 medium apple with 20g unsalted almonds.

Ingredients:

  • •1 medium apple
  • •20g unsalted almonds
P: 4gC: 24gF: 10g
Dinner

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
P: 40gC: 48gF: 17g
Protein: 90gCarbs: 152gFat: 60g

Day 3

1310 kcal
Breakfast

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.

P: 20gC: 45gF: 8g
Lunch

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
P: 20gC: 60gF: 5g
Afternoon Snack

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
P: 18gC: 16gF: 2g
Dinner

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
P: 44gC: 22gF: 14g
Protein: 102gCarbs: 143gFat: 29g

Day 4

1800 kcal
Breakfast

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.

P: 10gC: 55gF: 9g
Lunch

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
P: 42gC: 45gF: 18g
Afternoon Snack

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.

P: 20gC: 45gF: 8g
Dinner

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
P: 48gC: 55gF: 12g
Protein: 120gCarbs: 200gFat: 47g

Day 5

1610 kcal
Breakfast

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.

P: 11gC: 58gF: 13g
Lunch

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
P: 16gC: 70gF: 14g
Afternoon Snack

Apple & Almonds

190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min

1 medium apple with 20g unsalted almonds.

Ingredients:

  • •1 medium apple
  • •20g unsalted almonds
P: 4gC: 24gF: 10g
Dinner

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
P: 45gC: 55gF: 14g
Protein: 76gCarbs: 207gFat: 51g

Day 6

1540 kcal
Breakfast

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.

P: 28gC: 32gF: 15g
Lunch

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
P: 18gC: 48gF: 18g
Afternoon Snack

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
P: 18gC: 16gF: 2g
Dinner

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
P: 42gC: 45gF: 18g
Protein: 106gCarbs: 141gFat: 53g

Day 7

1340 kcal
Breakfast

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.

P: 20gC: 45gF: 8g
Lunch

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
P: 20gC: 60gF: 5g
Afternoon Snack

Apple & Almonds

190 kcal · 4g P · 1 min

1 medium apple with 20g unsalted almonds.

Ingredients:

  • •1 medium apple
  • •20g unsalted almonds
P: 4gC: 24gF: 10g
Dinner

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
P: 44gC: 22gF: 14g
Protein: 88gCarbs: 151gFat: 37g

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many extra calories do I need during pregnancy?
First trimester: minimal extra. Second trimester: ~+300 kcal/day. Third trimester: ~+400–500 kcal/day above pre-pregnancy maintenance.

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References

  1. 1. NICE. (2020). Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.