Eggs

Apart from high value proteins, they have vitamins A, D, B6, B12, zinc, iron, selenium and copper that helps tissue formation

Bananas

The tryptopan reduces stress and induces sleep while the potassium reduces fluid retention and relieves muscle cramps

Dates

The amino acids and fibre keep gastric issues in control. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology say dates also reduce the duration of labour

Indian Rawas

The rui is packed with proteins and omega 3 - vital for brain and eye development. It also contains many B complex vitamins

Beans

They are loaded with fibre, folate, calcium, iron and zinc, which are all important for the growing foetus