Loading ...Vegetarian Pregnancy?
ByI have been a vegetarian since I was 3 years old, it has been 17 years, I am now 20. I have tried to eat meat throughout my life but I can never do it. My family eats meat, and it doesn’t bother me whatsoever. When people ask me why I’m a vegetarian I don’t have an answer for them, I think its psychological but I really don’t have an explaination. I’m not a Vegan, I do drink milk, eat cheese, eggs, etc. And I do get plenty of protein and iron from other foods and supplements.
My husband eats meat, and is a huge health/nutrition guy. He wants me to make myself start eating meat now so eventually when I’m pregnant it won’t be a shock for me to eat meat… Meaning he wants me to eat meat when I’m pregnant for the baby’s and my sake.
I don’t know how I feel about it. I can’t say no, it’ll be his baby, too. I do want to eat meat when I’m pregnant, if thats the healthiest thing for the baby, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to do it.
Is this wrong of me? What should I do?
Well, it’s very very possible to have an extremely healthy vegetarian pregnancy. Especially if you are able to get Omega 3 and 6 in supplements, and even following the Brewer’s Diet, it’s totally doable. I don’t think it’s a given that eating meat is better for the baby.
After 17 years, I don’t think pregnancy is the time to start eating meat. That will reak havoc on your GI!! It’s possible to be healthy and pregnant and vegetarian. You just need to be careful to get the extra protein you need. I’m sure you’re an expert at it by now. There’s no reason to switch unless you want to.
Well what does your doctor say, I am sure lots of vegetarian’s have had healthy babies without eating meat.