What Should Pregnant Women Eat to Benefit Fetal Brain Development?
Disease description:
I’m six months pregnant and am very concerned about my baby’s intellectual development. What foods should a pregnant woman eat to support the baby’s brain development?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianhai
Pregnant women should consume foods that support fetal brain development, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, and peanuts. They should also moderately include high-protein seafood in their diet, as these foods are rich in iron, phosphorus, and calcium—nutrients essential for fetal brain development. Eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, maintaining a balanced intake of animal and plant-based foods, and spending appropriate time outdoors in sunlight can help enhance maternal immunity.
