Generally speaking, the last stage of pregnancy means the period from the 29th week of pregnancy to the delivery. During the period, the fetuses can grow rapidly and the development of various body parts is quickened. For example, the brain can be well developed and the weight can be extremely increased. At the same time, the fetuses are also in great need of energy. At the last stage of pregnancy, many expectant mothers may become rather nervous and do not want to have dinner. In order to challenge with the delivery and lactation, pregnant women should supplement essential nutrients in time and adjust the diet scientifically.

First, pregnant women should often eat the foods which contain abundant mineral substances, especially the foods containing abundant and . Iron is mainly contained in animal liver, spinach and egg yolk. The animal liver contains protoheme, iron, folic acid and vitamins, so it is a good choice for expectant mothers to supplement iron. Calcium is mainly contained in dried shrimps, shrimp meat and oceanic fish. Second, expectant mothers should increase the absorption amount of protein so as to prevent the bleeding after the delivery and increase the secretion of breast milk. Third, expectant mothers should supplement essential fatty acid and dehydroacetic acid at the last stage of pregnancy. Dehydroacetic acid is a kind of essential nutrient needed by a fetus to develop the brain and eyes and maintain the normal functions. It can not be produced by the human body, and only foods can provide it for people. Fish contains high content of dehydroacetic acid, and expectant mother should often eat fish. Fourth, pregnant women should also eat the foods containing abundant vitamins, inorganic salt and cellulose. Green vegetables like spinach and cabbage and fresh fruits contain much vitamin C and pectin. In addition, they can also help people prevent constipation.

Except the foods mentioned above, other foods containing abundant collagen, unsaturated fatty acid or iodine should also be eaten by pregnant women. For example, pettitoes containing abundant collagen can strengthen the elasticity of the skin for expectant mothers. Sesame and peanut containing unsaturated fatty acid are also suitable for pregnant women to eat. However, at the same time, there are some foods which can not be eaten at the last stage of pregnancy, such as three-colored amaranth. Three-colored amaranth can seriously stimulate the uterus. In addition, women should also not eat the mildewed foods which can seriously endanger the health.