Prenatal nutrition1 min readUpdated May 31, 2026
Protein and choline in pregnancy
Building blocks for growth, choline for brain development, meal examples, and supplement cautions.
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Bầu Ăn Gì? Team · References NIH ODS, ACOG
Protein
Needs rise in the second and third trimesters. Spread intake across meals: meat, fish, eggs, tofu, beans, dairy.
Choline
Important for placental function and fetal brain development. Eggs (cooked), meat, fish, soy, and cruciferous vegetables provide choline; many prenatals have limited choline — discuss intake.
Sample meals
Breakfast: egg + rice. Lunch: fish + vegetables + rice. Dinner: tofu stir-fry + soup.
Notes
Fully cook eggs and meat; avoid raw egg dishes.