Diet Plan for Pregnant Woman (Hypertension)
Gestational hypertension diet plan
🌅 Early Morning (7:00 AM)
- 1 glass warm water with lemon
- 4 soaked almonds + 1 walnut
- Optional: 1 tsp flaxseeds or chia seeds (for omega-3s and BP support)
🍽️ Breakfast (8:30 AM)
- Vegetable oats or broken wheat (daliya) upma with peas, carrots, and beans
- 1 glass low-fat milk or almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 small banana (rich in potassium)
🍎 Mid-Morning Snack (11:00 AM)
- 1 seasonal fruit (apple, guava, or pear)
- Coconut water or lemon water (no salt)
🍛 Lunch (1:00 PM)
- 1–2 phulkas (no added salt) made with whole wheat or multigrain flour
- 1 cup palak dal or masoor dal (low salt, made with garlic and turmeric)
- 1 cup mixed vegetable sabzi (lauki, spinach, beans, or carrot)
- ½ cup low-fat curd (probiotic, calcium-rich)
- Cucumber and tomato salad with lemon juice and black pepper
☕ Evening Snack (4:30 PM)
- Juice or low-fat milk (no added sugar or caffeine)
- Roasted chana or 1 khakhra (low-salt)
- 1 small bowl boiled sprouts salad with lemon and coriander
🍲 Dinner (7:00 – 8:00 PM)
- 1 bowl vegetable barley soup or 2 chapatis + light sabzi (e.g., tinda, turai)
- 1 bowl dal or paneer bhurji (low salt, low oil)
- Steamed broccoli or carrots (lightly spiced with turmeric and cumin)
🧠 Recommended Nutrients
Nutrient | Benefits | Indian Food Sources |
Potassium | Lowers BP | Banana, spinach, coconut water, sweet potato |
Magnesium | Regulates BP | Nuts, seeds, legumes, green leafy vegetables |
Calcium | Supports BP & bone health | Milk, curd, ragi, sesame seeds |
Fiber | Heart health | Oats, dal, vegetables, fruits |
Protein | Pregnancy support | Dal, paneer, tofu, sprouts, legumes |
🚫 Foods to Avoid
- Excess Salt: Table salt, papad, pickle, salty namkeens
- Caffeinated drinks: Tea/coffee in excess
- Deep-fried & oily food: Samosa, bhujia, puri
- Sugary items: Mithai, cakes, sugary juices
- Processed foods: Instant noodles, ketchup, chips, packaged soups
- Walk daily for 20–30 mins (if not restricted)
- Avoid stress – practice deep breathing, prenatal yoga
- Sleep at least 7–8 hours
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
At Radiant Children Hospital, Jodhpur, our commitment to comprehensive women’s health goes beyond routine gynecology and pregnancy care. Along with services like prenatal checkups, high-risk pregnancy management, and expert gynecologist consultations, we focus on maternal well-being through personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance. For expectant mothers managing pregnancy-related hypertension, our specialized diet plans for hypertensive pregnant women provide practical strategies to maintain healthy blood pressure while supporting fetal growth and overall maternal health. By combining the expertise of gynecologists, nutritionists, and obstetric specialists, we create an integrated care approach that addresses both medical and dietary needs. This ensures that women receive not only expert pregnancy care in Jodhpur but also actionable guidance to prevent complications such as preeclampsia or preterm delivery. To learn more about tailored hypertension diet plans for pregnancy and how they can support a safe, healthy pregnancy, visit our dedicated page on Diet Plan for Pregnant Woman (Hypertension) and take the first step toward balanced nutrition and optimal maternal health.
🔴 Important Warning for All Pregnant Mothers! 🔴
Your health and your baby’s well-being are precious. ❗
Please do NOT follow random diet plans from the internet, social media, or unverified sources.
Every pregnancy is unique, and only a qualified doctor can guide you with the right nutrition and care for your body and your baby.
👉 For safe and personalized advice, consult
Dr. Prabha Mayank
Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Radiant Children Hospital
📞 For appointments and questions, reach out to us directly.
Your safety is our priority. 💛