Monounsaturated fatNutrition library
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Monounsaturated fat
A stable, low-oxidation fat that contributes calories without the peroxidation risk of polyunsaturated fats.
Trimester focus
| Stage | For the mother | For the baby |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | A calm, stable fat source while the body adjusts to pregnancy's metabolic shifts. | Part of the lipid pool used in early cell-membrane building. |
| Second trimester | Supports steady energy as needs climb. | Contributes to membrane lipids in rapidly dividing fetal tissue. |
| Third trimester | Calorie-dense and stable for the highest-energy stage. | Continues supplying stable lipid energy for fetal fat accretion. |