The Kind Life

Hi everyone – I have been working on getting a bunch of info together for all of you about vegan pregnancy.  But I want to know, what questions do you have?  Are there any specific things that you would like to know?  

I have a bunch of friends who are vegan, remained vegan throughout their pregnancies, and are raising their babies vegan!  I want to get all the info that I can from them about this topic, so I just want to make sure I get all of your questions first!

Please post any questions that you have about vegan pregnancy in the comments here, and I will do my best to answer all of them in the upcoming blog!

Stay tuned...

Also, I just had to include this photo of me and my friend Lalanya’s daughter Geneva.  She is such a beautiful baby!  Lalanya was vegan throughout her pregnancy, and looked and felt amazing!

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My husband and I recently became vegan. It's been a few weeks and so far we're doing great! I'm still trying to get the hang of it and make sure we're receiving enough nutrients. We're currently trying to get pregnant. How do I get enough needed nutrients such as protein and iron for a healthy baby, without having to eat soy or soy products?
I really look forward to the portion of the blog, already made the change to vegetarian and am flirting with vegan but just found out I am pregnant....so any information would be much appreciated for this transition.
This is such a necessary topic, thank you for doing this! We are currently intending to conceive (both vegan) & topics I'd like more information on are:-nutrients to pay special attention to when trying to conceive -"                                                   " when pregnant-vegan babies & vaccinations (ugh!)all & anything else!Thank you so much!!:) Candy

I am a new vegan, after seeing Alicia on Oprah and reading her book. It has been something I've thought about and flirted with, but now I am full in! I am 26 weeks pregnant. With my first pregnancy I had my daughter on soy formula, but after one year they go on whole milk...my question is, is soy or rice milk ok to provide them with all the necessary nutrients to grow? I am slowly adjusting my 1 1/2 year old girl to healthier eating and she love it, but yes, I would like to get advice on dealing with school, birthday parties, etc. where all the food is pizza/chicken fingers, milk and ice cream or cookies!
P.S. Since becoming vegan (which was in my 3rd month of pregnancy) I have so much more energy, have not ballooned like crazy, and I feel absolutely fabulous! Thank you for all you do!

Are there any health risks to the baby when pregnant and vegan? Should I be concerned about my  child receiving enough nutrients while I'm pregnant and when I'm breast feeding?

I want to know more about BECOMING pregnant for those of us with health issues. Thanks!

I am so glad that this topic is here. I want to know more about soy and pregnancy. My husband and I recently started TTC and I have heard so many arguments about the amount of soy to consume. I am so confused and want to do the best for my body and (hopefully) my baby.

I would like to know how to get all the Omega 3 that I need.  I have read that Flaxseed oil isn't as effective as Fish Oil.  Thanks!

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