Comfort food that hugs without the bloat.

Look, we love a warm carby cuddle as much as the next girl. But when you’re pregnant, particularly in your second trimester, that pasta coma hits harder. You’re either napping mid-meal or questioning all your life choices while Googling “how to digest faster while growing a human.”

Here’s the delicious truth: you can have comfort food without the regret, the bloat, or the energy crash. You just need smart swaps, saucy toppings, and food that loves your belly (and baby) back. We’re here to take your faves and bump them up a notch — pun fully intended.

“Comfort food isn’t cancelled. It’s just got a glow-up.”

1. Baked Sweet Potato with All the Goodness

• Roast a sweet potato until it’s caramelized and ready for greatness
• Top with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, sprinkle with chives, walnuts, and a touch of honey
• For extra luxe vibes: crumble in some safe
  
  (pasteurised) feta

Sweet + savoury + fibre-packed. Feels like a hug. Digested like a dream.

2. Pregnancy Mac & Cheese That Slaps

• Use wholemeal pasta for a fibre bonus
• Make a quick cheese sauce with milk, a little butter, and grated cheddar + nutritional yeast
• Stir in steamed spinach or peas because balance

Still creamy. Still dreamy. Less slump-y.

3. Chicken & Veggie Tray Bake

• Throw chopped veggies (zucchini, capsicum, carrot) + boneless chicken into a tray
• Drizzle olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, lemon juice
• Roast until golden and smug

One pan. Zero mess. Infinite comfort.

“Food that hugs your insides and doesn’t make your pants cry.”

4. Lentil + Tomato Stew (Lazy But Loaded

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• Cook lentils in veggie stock
• Add garlic, canned tomatoes, baby spinach
• Simmer and swirl in a spoonful of Greek yogurt

Spoon it into a bowl. Eat cross-legged in Emamaco maternity leggings. Add crunchy sourdough if you’re feeling fancy.

5. Oat Banana Mug Cake (Yes, Cake)

• Mash a banana + 1 egg + 1/4 cup oats + dash of cinnamon
• Microwave for 90 seconds in a mug
• Top with nut butter or Greek yogurt

Technically breakfast. Emotionally dessert. Physi

cally: heaven.

Preggo Pantry Staples That Keep It Cozy

• Sweet potatoes
• Canned tomatoes
• Greek yogurt (buy in litres, you know you’ll use it)
• Oats, lentils, frozen veggies
• Wholegrain pasta + nut butters

Stock up once. Eat like a queen for weeks.

Dress Like It’s a Warm Hug

Because the only thing better than comforting food is comfy clothes. Emamaco maternity wear is your food baby’s favourite fit — stretchy, breathable, and absolutely zero waistband guilt after that mug cake.

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So yes, you can have your comfort food — and actually feel comforted after. Feed your cravings, fuel your body, and keep it all cute and bloating-optional.

You deserve food that feels like a hug without needing a three-hour recovery nap. Eat up, glow on. 🥔✨