Should I go vegan now?

Question

Hi moms,
I ate all sorts of foods and meats during my pregnancy. I gained 50 lbs while pregnant 😳
Way more weight gain than with my first daughter. 
I was thinking of transitioning to vegan or vegetarian diet now that baby is born and super healthy. I am exclusively breast feeding too. 
What are your thoughts ? Please let me know if you are vegan or vegetarian and EBF. Any super food recommendations?
Thanks !

Answer

I’m a vegetarian but am switching to pescatarian currently—my daughter (and others in my husbands family) have a severe milk-soy protein intolerance when they are infants. A lot of my vegetarian protein is from those two sources so I’ve got to introduce some meat. That being said—-If you’re breastfeeding you’ll want some high calorie high protein snacks—so no cheese, quick scrambled eggs, or whey based protein shakes if you are going to try vegan. I’d try vegetarian first, it’s way less hurdles to adjust to and when you have a new baby and no sleep it can be hard to plan ahead for meals and restaurant takeout etc....
Good luck with whatever you decide—you’re saving our environment with your choice! 🌎

Answer

My best friend went back to vegan after her boy was born. She only breastfeed. He is growing just fine. Now he is starting to eat and is vegetarian/vegan

Should I go vegan now?

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