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Week 36 of pregnancy: nutrients to focus on

Week 36 of 42 Third trimester Source-backed Educational only

Short answer

In week 36, Niva puts choline, DHA (omega-3) and calcium first in its food ideas, with protein, fiber and magnesium alongside. This is a food prompt, not a new target: the daily reference amounts for pregnancy stay the same from week to week.

Main focus in week 36

Choline. Food examples from ACOG: chicken, beef, eggs, milk, soy products, and peanuts. Read more: Choline 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
Calcium. Food examples from ACOG: milk, cheese and yogurt; for people who have trouble digesting milk, broccoli and fortified cereals and breads. Read more: Calcium during pregnancy

Also in view

Protein. Read more: Week 21 Food Focus: Protein
Fiber. Read more: Pregnancy nutrients by week and trimester
Magnesium. Read more: Pregnancy nutrients by week and trimester

Why these nutrients

Choline and calcium have pregnancy reference values; DHA is separately labeled expert guidance. Niva uses the same focus for weeks 32 to 36.

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.

Educational wellness support, not medical advice. Your care team can tell you what fits your diet, your history and any supplements you take.

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Food ideas for week 36, in your pocket.

Niva Pregnancy Wellness suggests meals for your week's nutrient focus. Free to download. Optional Niva Plus.