Managing Risks in a Plant Based Pregnancy
A vegan or vegetarian diet can be healthy & safe during pregnancy but there are still potential risks to consider
A well-planned plant based diet can be healthy and safe during pregnancy but there are still potential risks to consider.
My top 3 Risks During a Plant Based Pregnancy are
Nutrient Deficiencies
Low Birth Weight
Food Borne Illness
Below I will take you through the top 3 Risks during a Plant Based Pregnancy and ways you can manage them to help ensure that you and your baby get everything needed for a healthy pregnancy.
Top 3 Risks and How to Manage Them
1). Nutrient Deficiencies
One of the biggest risks of a poorly planned plant based diet is nutrient deficiencies. In particular
Iron
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Omega-3 fatty acids
Our dietitians can work with you to ensure that your diet is rich in these essential nutrients. We also provide personalized supplement guides to help fill any gaps in your nutrient intake.
2). Low Birth Weight
Another risk to consider is low birth weight, which can be associated with vegetarian and vegan diets during pregnancy. However, with proper planning and guidance from our team, a well-planned plant based diet can be just as, if not more healthy than other omnivorous diets. We provide personalized meal plans that are tailored to your unique nutritional needs to help ensure that you and your baby get enough calories and nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy.
3). Food Borne Illness
Finally, food-borne illnesses are also potential risks of a plant based, or any pregnancy. It’s important to learn safe food handling and preparation techniques to reduce the risk of food-borne illness.
Avoiding specific plant based foods that put you and your baby at risk like sprouts, unwashed produce, and pre-made salads and dips is also important.
The Empowered Plant Based Pregnancy Program is designed to help you mitigate any potential risks of a plant based pregnancy by providing expert guidance, support, and personalized nutrition plans.
Join the program today so you can confidently navigate your plant based pregnancy and give your baby the best possible start in life!