Vegan and pregnant?

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So after watching several documentaries and years of having issues after eating dairy and meat I have decided that I’d like to go vegan. Are there any mamas out there that are pregnant while following a vegan diet? What are you doing to make sure you’re getting enough and that baby is getting enough. From the research I’ve done I have noticed there haven’t been many studies done regarding vegan diets in pregnancy but I found one that says there may be a correlation with low birth weight and a vegan diet. Should I maybe wait until after I have the baby? I do have an appointment with a nutritionist later this month because of my BMI so I will be bringing it up to her as well but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions !

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I'm 17 weeks pregnant and vegan! My doctor was completely unconcerned by my diet, and baby is already growing ahead. The most important thing is to take prenatals and be mindful of getting protein. I also get regular blood tests to check my vitamin levels.

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You just need to replace the nutrients you’d get from meat and dairy, with vegan options and you’ll be good to go unless your doctor advises otherwise. Beyond meat is one of the best meat substitute brands and I love veggie cheese

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If you do decide to go vegan, slowly wean yourself off meat. Start vegetarian and then incrementally switch out items that have a vegan substitute. This way your body can acclimate to the new diet so it can become a lifestyle.

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My chiropractor who is vegan, advised me NOT to do this. I wanted to go alkaline diet which is all plant based. He told me this is not the time because growing fetuses specifically need meat fat and you can shock your body if you just cold turkey make a switch like that. You’ll be experiencing weird cravings and a lot may be meat. There’s tons of posts on her how vegans end up craving meat during pregnancy, when they haven’t touched it in years. My chiro explained this is because your baby is craving things it needs a lot of the times. I NEVER eat ground beef, and have been buying packs of organic ground beef cause It’s like the only meat I’ve wanted all pregnancy. Just be careful if you’re going to switch and make sure it’s with proper weening and doctors okay.

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As long as you’re getting everything you need, dietary wise, you’ll be fine.

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