Vegan and Pregnant

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GitaRai
GitaRai Posts: 1 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone know much protein I should be getting when pregnant and vegan during a second tri-mester or any tips in general for optimum health while vegan and expecting baby?

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  • kyrannosaurus
    kyrannosaurus Posts: 350 Member
    edited May 2015
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    I would suggest seeing a dietitian. I've heard B12 supplements are often recommended for vegans in pregnancy if you're not on a supplement already. But consult your doctor and a dietitian.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    Veganhealth.org has some great resources for pregnant vegans, but this is generally something you should discuss with your doctor.

  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,476 Member
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    Talk to your doctor. What you ingest while pregnant is going to affect your baby. Don't leave that in the hands of strangers on the internet.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
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    theveganRD.com is a good place to start. I would recommend seeing a dietician, and perhaps doing a vegan style "myplate", replacing the dairy for a vegan calcium source.
  • JalynRose1
    JalynRose1 Posts: 30 Member
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    I would recommend reading The Kind Mama by Alicia Silverstone. I am not pregnant yet but I am currently reading it so that I will be prepared when I do get pregnant. Tons of useful information and very educational.
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
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    yusaku02 wrote: »
    Talk to your doctor. What you ingest while pregnant is going to affect your baby. Don't leave that in the hands of strangers on the internet.


    Solid advice.
  • JalynRose1
    JalynRose1 Posts: 30 Member
    edited May 2015
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    Also, join my veg group on my fitness pal! Check it out here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105865-vegetarians-vegans
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,627 Member
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    i think asking your doctor and a dietician would be smarter than asking the internet...

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