What did I eat during pregnancy? You will be shocked!
Like many vegetarian, and I always was convinced vegetarian. I had dilemma when I became pregnant.
What if my diet is putting the baby in danger? I thought I’d be selfish to continue my usual diet during pregnancy. Here is why… Stay tuned the answer will surprise you…
Nothing is certain in life… (But maybe two things: death and taxes) but let’s be serious. We care about the health of our offspring. What if our diet will have badly affects for our baby? When I visited the doctors I asked about my situation. And I faced with two opposing views.
- One of them suggestion me not change so much my usual diet before pregnancy. And the same time not consume extra calories. But to continue being vegetarian I must be shore that I and my baby get enough vitamins and minerals that would help me and baby meet our needs. It must be calcium, iron, protein, Vitamin B12 and D. Folic acid which may prevent birth defects. And yes, we need more vitamins and minerals during the pregnancy.
- Another doctor adviser was not so happy from my vegetarian diet. He didn’t relyay so much on tablets affect, but did not deny their necessity. In his opinion, women should consume more protein during pregnancy than before. And it is better for me change my vegetarian diet and start adding fish, eggs, and meat and dairy products to my menu. He said I can get back to being vegetarian or vegan if I want after baby’s arrival. And if I would not follow my doctor’s advice this can cause nutritional deficiencies that may affect the development of a baby’s brain.
Scary!.....
Ok, what was my conclusion? Just eat everything in moderation and don’t forget about vitamins, because we don’t know the adverse effects of our diet during pregnancy. So just eat everything, exclude junky foods, in moderation.
For a result now I have a healthy boy, and I don’t regret my decision to eat meat with little portion for a few months.
So in conclusion let’s have an open mind and consider consequences, especially when it comes to other.