Forums: Main Kickstart Forum: Can I continue?
Created on: 01/03/13 01:37 PM Views: 303 Replies: 8
momma22boys Joined: 12/31/12 Posts: 3	Can I continue? Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:37 PM I just found out I'm pregnant! Can I stay on the plan? I started early so am on day 5 and really enjoying the meals. I would really like to stick with it if I can, I think it's a great plan and I can really benefit from it. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1212	RE: Can I continue? Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:43 PM Of course - with twice the motivation! It's always a good idea to eat the healthiest possible diet, and that's really all that this plan is. Congratulations! Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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momma22boys Joined: 12/31/12 Posts: 3	RE: Can I continue? Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:54 PM Great! Thanks for the fast reply!
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087	RE: Can I continue? Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 2:10 PM you'll probably need to tweak a little here and there - never know which foods will feel good and which will make your nose curl when you're pregnant. Definitely need a B12 supplement (if you're not already taking one). Other than that, as long as you make sure to get a good variety of foods and enough calories, should be okay. I think there are a couple of books related to pregnancy and vegan eating - check under the Resources tab. --DebR
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MiniVegan Joined: 12/28/12 Posts: 82	RE: Can I continue? Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 4:48 PM Keep going! There are books out there that talk about eating plant-based for kids. I wish I could remember the titles... maybe someone else here knows. - Amanda Be the change you wish to see in the world...
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1212	RE: Can I continue? Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 4:50 PM There's a great book out now called Vegan Pregnancy, written by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD. I highly recommend it! Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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Jodie Joined: 12/30/12 Posts: 95	RE: Can I continue? Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM Dr. McDougall talks about a plant-based diet while pregnant here.. The McDougall Diet for Pregnancy
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momma22boys Joined: 12/31/12 Posts: 3	RE: Can I continue? Posted Friday, January 4, 2013 at 12:42 PM Wow! Thanks everyone for the replies and encouragement. I will have to try and find some books on vegan diet and pregnancy. I need to get some vitamins any way so I will add B12 to the list. This is our 3rd and I have never been able to handle meat well anyway in the 1st trimester so this is actually perfect for me. So far I have stuck too it and don't see stoping any time soon.
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DebDB Joined: 01/03/11 Posts: 12	RE: Can I continue? Posted Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:43 PM I follow "The Happy Go Lucky Vegan" on Facebook -- she is also pregnant and posts recipes, pregnancy issues, etc. She also has a blog about the pregnancy, raising a healthy baby, etc., that you might find interesting. Good luck!
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