What to Eat When You're Pregnant and Vegetarian

As a vegetarian or vegan you already know how important it is to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. But being pregnant aswell can make it seem even harder to eat and drink in a way that will keep you healthy, your baby safe and provide the ideal fuel for growth and development. What to Eat When You're Pregnant and Vegetarian is your no-nonsense companion. This handy, compact book is the definitive healthy-eating guide for vegetarians and vegans who are expecting and provides expert guidance on what foods are safe and what you should steer clear of.

Rana Conway is a registered public health nutritionist, specialising in healthy eating for pregnancy, infants and young children. She has a PhD for her research into the diets of pregnant women and regularly lectures on diet and nutrition to medical students, midwives and trainee dieticians. Rana is currently the nutrition expert for Practical Parenting magazine and writes for the National Childbirth Trust.

About the author Acknowledgements How to have a healthy vegetarian pregnancy Preparing for pregnancy Planning a healthy diet A healthy weight gain for pregnancy Foods and drinks to avoid and those you don’t need to Getting enough iron and avoiding anaemia Other essential vitamins and minerals Omega 3 fatty acids – what’s all the fuss about? Should I take supplements? Common complaints and how to deal with them Breastfeeding – the best diet for you and your baby Resources Index