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popular. There have
been no studies of the
effects of a low-carb
diet on pregnancy, so
its effect on the fetus,
if any, are unknown.
While you are
pregnant, you should
eat a balanced diet,
from all of the food
groups.
Can I Maintain My
Vegetarian Diet
When Pregnant?
Just because you are
pregnant doesn't mean
you have to diverge
from your vegetarian
diet. Your baby can
receive all the
nutrition he or she
needs to grow and
develop while you
follow a vegetarian
diet, if you make sure
you eat a wide variety
of healthy foods that
provide enough
Joy feelings magazine
protein and calories
for you and your
baby.
Depending on the
type of vegetarian
meal plan you follow,
you may need to
adjust your eating
habits to ensure that
you and your baby are
receiving adequate
nutrition (you should
consume about 300
more calories than
you did before you
became pregnant).
Why Do I Need
More Calcium When
Pregnant?
Calcium is a nutrient
needed in the body to
build strong teeth and
bones. Calcium also
allows blood to clot
normally, muscles
and nerves to function
properly, and the
heart to beat