The Vegetarian and Vegan Pregnancy: Covering Every Nutrient Without Meat

Can you grow a healthy baby without meat, fish, dairy or eggs? Yes — and this book shows you exactly how, with confidence and calm. Written for expectant parents who follow vegetarian or vegan diets, The Vegetarian and Vegan Pregnancy cuts through the noise to explain what your body actually needs at every stage, from the first positive test through the newborn weeks and breastfeeding. You'll learn how to cover every essential nutrient — protein, iron, B12, calcium, omega-3s, iodine, choline and more — using everyday plant foods and fortified staples, with practical meal patterns and real-life strategies for nausea, cravings, eating out and well-meaning relatives. Each chapter is grounded in mainstream medical consensus, names the red flags that deserve a prompt call to your midwife or doctor, and is honest that guidance differs between services. No judgement, no rigidity: whether you're a long-time vegan, newly vegetarian, or simply reducing meat, this guide adapts to your life. Part of The Pregnancy Companion Library.

About the author

Imogen Sackville Wray writes for The Pregnancy Companion Library.

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E-bog: 28. september 2026