Main focus in week 31
- Iron. Food examples from our Read on iron: beans, lentils, iron-fortified cereals, meat, poultry, seafood, tofu, spinach, and pumpkin seeds. Read more: Iron during pregnancy
- DHA (omega-3). Food examples from ACOG: two or three servings of fish or shellfish a week (a serving is 4 ounces); plant omega-3 sources include flaxseed and walnuts. ACOG also names higher-mercury fish to skip. The list is in our nutrients by week guide. Read more: Pregnancy nutrients by week and trimester
- Protein. Read more: Week 21 Food Focus: Protein
Also in view
- Choline. Food examples from ACOG: chicken, beef, eggs, milk, soy products, and peanuts. Read more: Choline during pregnancy
- Fiber. Read more: Pregnancy nutrients by week and trimester
Why these nutrients
DHA is expert guidance, while iron and protein use general pregnancy references. Niva uses the same focus for weeks 28 to 31.
Sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements and Life Stages: Pregnancy: Health Professional Fact Sheet; NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Health Professional Fact Sheet; USDA National Agricultural Library: DRI Calculator for Healthcare Professionals.
Educational wellness support, not medical advice. Your care team can tell you what fits your diet, your history and any supplements you take.
