The benefits of a vegan diet during pregnancy
Aug 20, 2021
4 minutes
By Chelsea Plaskitt
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eganism is becoming increasingly popular, due to its significant health benefits and environmental advantages. As a result, more and more people are adopting plant-based diets including pregnant women. Many medical professionals believe that a vegan diet will ‘deprive’ the mother of important nutrients like folic acid, protein and calcium, which are crucial for a baby’s development, however this is not the case. Apart from B12, a vitamin rarely present in vegan foods, a healthy plant-based diet provides all the nutrients required for a baby’s development. Let’s take a closer look to understand why veganism is a healthy and safe option
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