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During pregnancy you'll want to make sure you're consuming plenty of the following sources [2]: 1  Protein: Include lots of lean meats in your diet. A general recommendation is to consume 1 gram protein per pound of bodyweight on a daily basis. 2  Omega-3: Flax, chia, walnuts, hemp, seaweed, fish oil (non-liver) supplements.
Papaya is also a natural way to soothe heartburn, which is often experienced during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, Allidina says. However, pregnant women should only eat ripe papaya, as unripe papayas contain pepsin in their latex (the resin from the papaya tree), which can induce contractions.