Nutrition
Third Trimester Frequent Meals
Third trimester frequent meals split protein and calories into five to six smaller plates—easing reflux and stabilizing glucose while meeting clinician daily targets.
Third trimester frequent meals split calories and protein into five to six smaller plates as gastric space shrinks—reducing reflux, stabilizing glucose, and preventing end-of-day bingeing when appetite returns at night. Prioritize protein at each touchpoint: yogurt, eggs, tofu, fish, or lentils.
Late huge dinners worsen heartburn and sleep. Total daily needs still follow obstetric targets, including twin pregnancies.
Ohga suggests evening snack reminders when third-trimester logs show 70% of calories after 4 p. m.
Common questions
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How many grams of protein per mini meal?
Aim roughly 15–25 grams per eating occasion if daily targets are 80–100+ grams—your clinician sets the total. Six small hits beat two large plates that trigger reflux.
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