Any pregnant vegetarians out there?

Being a vegetarian has never been so hard! Not only am I craving meat like no other (driving past a Burger King is torture) but I have my DH on my back that I need to eat meat for the baby!

Re: Any pregnant vegetarians out there?

you do not need to eat meat for the baby! meat is not necessary as long as your diet is right.

i'm not a vegetarian anymore but i ate less meat during pregnancy because i didn't want it. i was a strict vegetarian for years, and that whole "you NEED meat statement" that people give you is not only false but rude. just talk with your doctor and make sure you are getting the right nutrition--you might need a vitamin supplement but that would probably be it.

Re: Any pregnant vegetarians out there?

I am a vegetarian. Im not really good at counting the protein I am eating...Im sure it has to be much more. Beans...green leafy veggies, peanuts. Theres a lot of info out there for pregnant vegetarians...lots of recipies. Dont feel like you NEED to eat meat. If you are craving it, thats much different from me. Nothing could make me crave it. Whatever you want to eat during the pregnancy..go for it.

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I am a vegetarian-- I have had NO desire for meat whatsoever.

I eat healthy and balanced under normal circumstances-- when not nauseous with food aversions. So, I am sure I will get all the nutrition I need once I eat normally again.

Re: Any pregnant vegetarians out there?

Thanks for all the replies and advise guys! Whats funny is that the thought of meat has disgusted me until recently!! And as much as I am craving it, I will not go back and eat it!

Re: Any pregnant vegetarians out there?

i eat only fish, but since im pregnant have been CRAVING meat...i decide to eat a piece of filet mingon..ugh..i think back and dry heave..anyway i ate it, and was ok..didnt even get sick...so a few days later i go to dinner again, and order it..it got to the table...and from looking at it i had to excuse myself to um,,,be sick..
i was so disguted with myself for eating it the few days b4.
my dr did say i wasnt getting enough protein based on bloodwork..so i will be drinking shakes, and alot of milk..you DONT have to eat meat for the baby, i have other dietary issues...ts NOT bc im vegetarian that im not getting enough protein...
dont let anyone judge what youre doing..its perfectly safe.

Re: Any pregnant vegetarians out there?

I'm vegetarian and just delivered a healthy, beautiful DD 11 days ago. I think vegetarians are very knowledgeable about their diets and we do an excellent job of managing our nutrition. The first trimester can be rough time to do this though.

Re: Any pregnant vegetarians out there?

I was a pregnant vegetarian, though we do eat fish. I wasn't given any specific warnings, other than to make sure I was eating enough protein. I ate a LOT of salmon during my pregnancy, which is supposedly very good for the developing fetus.

Anyway, while my DD came out a little peanut, she became the biggest chunk ever, and was, and still is, VERY healthy, so there's no real impediment to being a pregnant vegetarian.