Vegetarianism during the pregnancy

Vegetarianism during the pregnancy

The expectant mothers who are vegetarians can continue to follow a mode carefully planned vegetarian. A mode vegetarian is very beneficial for health, however the expectant mothers who are vegetarians must ensure themselves to find in sufficient quantity in their food the nutrients recommended, in particular proteins, iron, zinc and the B12 vitamin, which one more easily finds in the modes not vegetarians. It should be remembered that the plant proteins are concentrated and less easily absorptive by the organization than are to it the animal proteins. From where need for larger portions or more portions to fill the necessary proteinic contribution. Moreover balance between the amino-acids (units forming proteins) is different in food containing from plant proteins, this is why you will have to envisage a variety of food (including a protein portion) to each meal.

The proteins are essential with the normal development of the fetus, from where importance to include rich foods in proteins to make sure of the good progress of its pregnancy. The daily proteinic contribution recommended to the women and to the men is of 0,8 G protein of good quality per kilogram of body weight. During the pregnancy, the majority of the doctors recommend to the women to increase their normal daily proteinic contribution of 6 G (the equivalent of partially skimmed milk glass of 250 ml, of a broccoli cup, an egg or a third of grilled almond cup). The best sources of proteins remain the poultry and the thin red meats, the pregnant vegetarians must choose their proteinic sources carefully. The nonanimal sources of proteins are the cereals, the leguminous plants, the seeds, the nuts, the eggs and the dairy products.

The food guide vegetarian of Diététistes of Canada recommends to the expectant mothers to envisage each day the number of portions indicated hereafter for each one of this food:

Rich foods in B12 vitamin: 4 portions;
Leguminous plants and nut: 7 portions;
Rich foods in calcium: 8 portions.
What is it végétaliens or vegetarians who stick strictly to food of the vegetable kingdom? Alberta Health and Wellness During Pregnancy Guide affirms that the modes strictly végétaliens can be weak in calories, iron, zinc, B12 vitamin, B6, calcium and vitamin D. If you are végétalienne, consult your doctor or a dietetist in order to determine if it is necessary to change your food during a pregnancy.