our next book club book is...
If you are thinking of having a baby, or you are already pregnant, read this book. It's written by Dr. Holly Roberts, who is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist. I think it will answer tons of your questions, and much more. It's really a must read for anyone who wants to have a healthy pregnancy... Especially non-vegans! The book takes you through your pregnancy chronologically and provides information about everything from how to get enough iron to quelling morning sickness. I can't recommend it enough!
You can buy new or used editions of Your Vegetarian Pregnancy on Amazon, where you can also download the Kindle edition. Of course, it's a great idea to check your library first, although this is a book you might want to keep on hand.
I hope you enjoy the read, and don't forget to post your comments and questions below as you read. I can't wait to hear what you think!
PS - Toward the end of this month, I'm going to host a live chat here on The Kind Life all about vegan pregnancy, so read up now, and stay tuned for details on that soon!
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wish I would have had then when I was pregnant this last time, it probably would have helped me so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i am happy that all the lucky women that are pregnant or wanting to get pregnant have this information :)
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This book was very informative during my recent pregnancy. Two of my friends who were meat eaters ended up getting low iron during their pregnancies but I as a vegetarian maintained a healthy level. This book is a must have for any vegetarian or vegan who is planning on becoming pregnant or is already pregnant.
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I've been itching, badly, to have a baby. I'm so glad that books like this exist. Thank you for sharing, Alicia. I can't wait to read it!
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My husband and I are currently trying for our second baby. I was vegetarian, not vegan for our first, who is now 3 1/2. I am going to take a look at this book in hopes that it will have vegan-specific advice for trying/expecting moms. Another book I love that I did use with my last pregnancy/pot-pregnancy is the book "The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook." It has FANTASTIC recipes for every phase of pregnancy/post-partum, as well as things that you can make ahead and freeze for those weeks following delivery when all you have energy to do is pop something in the microwave and hit start. Thanks for the recommendation, Alicia! And I can't wait for the live discussion!!!
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I'm not looking to be preggers anytime soon, but in the future maybe. I have been wondering about this, so this is really perfect, can't wait to start the book! Thanks!
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I am currently not considerd a vegetarian nor a vegan, but am curious about such a lifestyle. I also hope to be a first time mom in the next year or two so i apprieciate all the info i can get! Thanks.
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I read this book too recently on Kindle, i loved it! great information on what food groups to get specific vitamins and nutrients, I appreciated that info. Very beautifully written, very gentle and calming, I loved the poems at the beginning of chapters. I'd recommend it to anyone pregnant or hoping to be pregnant. Thanks for the suggestion Alicia!
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Great choice! I read this book for both of my pregnancies and loved it. Great information and gave me reassurance when others were questioning me about maintaining my vegan lifestyle during pregnancy.
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I have heard that this is a great book. Although I am done having babies, I would still love to read this as I am sure it is filled with valuable information.
I wished I knew then what I know now...I would have had a vegan pregnancy. At least I had a dairy-free pregnancy! That was 11 years ago...I have learned A LOt since then :-)
Gretchen
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