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Gluten Free Foods To Survive The First Trimester

gluten free foods to survive the first trimester

January 6, 2017 //  by Marian Mitchell//  15 Comments

There is something in the water! 2017 is the year of babies and I am so excited for my friends and clients who are blessed with little ones coming. My gluten free friends and clients struggle finding foods they can keep down and, of course, ease other pregnancy related symptoms. So today I’m going to help you navigate a gluten free first trimester and stock your pantry with the foods you need to help feel as good as you can.

Morning Sickness Sucks

Morning sickness varies in intensity and duration. Some women only experience nausea when they wait too long to eat, some experience all day long no matter what they do. Some vomit constantly and some never do even if they want to. Then there are those who feel great and just get tired. (The rest of us envy them!) Of course, on top of all that, there are food aversions and cravings. Our regular favorites are repulsive, while we are craving things we normally wouldn’t consider. For those of us with food restrictions, findings foods that fit our needs and will also help ease the constant nausea adds another layer of difficulty.

Popular strategies to help relieve morning sickness are:

  • Eat small meals every 2-3 hours
  • Build in time to rest and nap
  • Stay hydrated
  • Consuming ginger products
  • Taking a 3-a-day prenatal, versus one large pill
  • Taking an additional B6 supplement

Sometimes these will help, sometimes they won’t. As much as it sucks, it’ll be over in a few weeks and you’ll be able to eat nourishing meals again. Until then, you need some options!

Gluten Free Food Options

It is essential for your health that you do not start consuming gluten again! It will only add to your discomfort. For myself personally, I couldn’t consume many, if any, fruits or vegetables during those weeks. They made my stomach roll even more. Protein? Forget it. Couldn’t even touch raw meat without gagging. All I could eat was carbs. Rice, french fries, plain pasta, bread….so much bread…and sierra mist. Not the least bit balanced or healthy, but what can you do?! That’s what helped me function. It will be a lot of hit or miss during this time, be patient with yourself and keep a variety of options on hand.

Gluten Free Products

  • Gluten free toast
  • Gluten free Bisquick mix
  • Milton’s Gluten Free Crackers
  • Gluten free rice thins
  • Gluten free pasta with butter and salt
  • Glutino’s pretzels
  • Gluten free cereals

Non-Grain Carbs

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Winter squashes

B6 Rich Foods

  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Dark leafy greens
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Hazelnuts
  • Prunes
  • Salmon
  • Beef
  • Turkey
  • Chicken

Stomach Soothing Drinks

  • Tea-ginger and chamomile are great options
  • Carbonated beverages-try giving carbonated water with a splash of juice a try
  • Smoothies-use real fruit, greens, avocado and/or full fat dairy. For a special bonus add collagen for protein and nourishing your skin.

Calcium Rich Foods

  • Cow milk products
  • Goat milk products
  • Dark leafy greens

Final Suggestions

Having gone through two very different pregnancies I can empathize with your cravings, aversions, tears, frustration, and discomfort. I know that it is exhausting to even think about exerting effort. My first pregnancy my nausea was mild and lasted from weeks 7-11. My second pregnancy was much more intense and lasted from weeks 4-14. What made me feel slightly better one meal, didn’t the next. Food that sounded great when I was making it was all of sudden was repulsive and made me gag when it was ready. Keeping a ton of options on hand, and being especially forgiving of myself, helped me survive.

Many of my friends and clients crave their favorite gluten containing foods, but giving in only makes them feel worse. Often times they get extreme stomach discomfort beyond morning sickness, and other symptoms depending on their health conditions. You might give in and feel like crap, but move on and get back on the gluten free track. No guilt allowed!

To learn how to have a healthy pregnancy with autoimmune disease, you can listen to my interview with Imprinted Legacy here.

Wishing you a healthy pregnancy!

Have additional foods, suggestions, thoughts to share? Please leave a comment below!

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  1. Sophie

    January 9, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I’m not pregnant but this list of gluten free food is so useful to help with my snacking habits! Thank you for compiling it.

    Sophie | MapleTreeBlog

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  2. SAN

    January 9, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Wow great tips! Very useful! When I’ll be pregnant I’ll use them for sure! 🙂 x

    Reply
  3. MJ

    January 9, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    This was a great article. I’m just into my second trimester. I found the B6 really helped a lot…I’m going to try to eat more B6-rich foods now though too. I’m also loving the veggie soups this time of year. Thanks so much for these great tips!

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      January 9, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you for sharing what helped you! It’s always encouraging to know what worked for other expecting moms.

      Reply
  4. Fi Morrison

    January 9, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    Great tips! Thank you for sharing! I’m going to pin this on my pregnancy and motherhood boards to share with my followers.

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      January 9, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. MacKenzie

    January 11, 2017 at 2:56 am

    My first trimester was horrible!!! I suffered from morning sickness so bad and nothing worked. Just thinking about it makes my stomach hurt lol. The only thing that gave me some relief was ginger candy that I purchased from Whole Foods.

    Reply
  6. Kelly

    January 11, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    So, being pregnant AND gluten free is a real challenge. Luckily I wasn’t super sick while pregnant but I can’t imagine staying on track if I was. Great ideas here!

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      January 11, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      It sure is!

      Reply
  7. Emily | Crunchy Mama Science

    March 13, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    This is great! I am so worried pregnancy is going to undo all the good I have done so far for my gut health.

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      March 13, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      I’m so glad you found it helpful Emily!

      Reply
  8. Claudia

    January 10, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    Thank you, Marian! I’m not only a diagnosed Celiac but also have a Chronico Gluten Allergy with fatal consequences. I’m Lactose Intolerant as well.
    I”ve been trying the ‘small portions-more frequently’ suggestion, the candies and tej ginger, since the ‘morning sickness’ lasts all day for me.
    So far it has been helpful.
    Going to include more B6 in my Diet. Hopefully this will help too!

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      January 10, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      I’m so glad you found this article helpful! Congratulations!

      Reply
  9. Lauren

    November 13, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    Thank you for this! I worry that all the gluten free bread contains xantham gum. This can’t be good for the baby?

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      November 13, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      That is a GREAT question. Very little is used in the bread-making process. If you eat an entire loaf a day plus a box of gf crackers that use it, every single day, you’ll find yourself getting gassy and bloated. It doesn’t really impact a baby as far I’ve been able to read. I couldn’t really eat real food my first trimester but it’s always recommended if you can as food additives are not the best options. But on the hierarchy of things, xantham gum is better than food coloring and junk food.

      Reply

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