Life stages
Nourishing you through pregnancy and the fourth trimester
From planning a pregnancy to the months after birth, your needs keep changing. We keep your meals realistic, nourishing and safe — alongside the care from your obstetrician.
at a glance
- Format
- Online, or in person in Mumbai
- First session
- Usually 45–60 minutes
- With
- Dt. Irika Goyal
Who this is for
- Women planning a pregnancy
- Women in any trimester
- Women with gestational diabetes, together with their obstetric team
- New mothers, including those breastfeeding
What we can work on together
- Nausea, food aversions and heartburn
- Iron, folate, calcium, iodine and protein from Indian foods
- Food safety — unpasteurised dairy, undercooked eggs or meat, and certain fish
- Healthy weight gain, and the 'eating for two' myth
- Meal planning for gestational diabetes
- Postpartum recovery, traditional foods and breastfeeding
The approach
How Irika approaches pregnancy nutrition
Supplements as prescribed
Supplements such as folic acid, iron and calcium are important in pregnancy. Your obstetrician prescribes them; I make sure your meals support them.
Not eating for two
Energy needs rise only modestly, and mostly later in pregnancy. Quality matters more than quantity.
Tradition, with balance
Panjiri, laddoos and other postpartum foods can be part of recovery. They're energy-dense, so we find the right amount for you.
What happens next
Say hello on WhatsApp
A line about what you'd like help with is plenty. You'll get available times and current fees before anything is booked.
Your first consultation
Usually 45–60 minutes, online or in person in Mumbai. We go through your health, routine and goals.
Your personalised plan
Built around your food, your kitchen and your week — shared with you digitally.
Follow-ups that adjust
Shorter check-ins (20–30 minutes) to review progress and fine-tune the plan.
Questions
Common questions about pregnancy nutrition
Do I need to eat for two?
No. Most women don't need extra calories in the first two trimesters, and only a modest amount — around 200 kcal a day — in the last trimester. Focus on nourishing choices rather than bigger portions.
Are traditional postpartum foods okay?
Yes, they can be part of recovery. They're often rich in ghee, nuts and jaggery, so we'll fit them in at a sensible amount for you.
Can I try to lose weight while breastfeeding?
Gradual weight loss is usually fine once feeding is established, but crash dieting isn't. We'll focus on nourishing you first.
Which supplements should I take?
Your obstetrician will advise you. Folic acid before and early in pregnancy is widely recommended, and iron, calcium and vitamin D are commonly prescribed depending on your needs.
Sources & further reading
Guidance on this page draws on the following. Links open external websites.
- 1.Have a healthy diet in pregnancy — NHS
- 2.Infant and young child feeding — fact sheet — World Health Organization
- 3.Dietary Guidelines for Indians — ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition, 2024
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Let's find an approach that works for your real life.
Send a message on WhatsApp with a line about your goals. You'll hear back with available times and current fees — no pressure, no obligation.
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