The Everything Vegan Pregnancy Book: All you need to know for a healthy pregnancy that fits your lifestyle (Everything Series)

____Do I need more protein?Am I getting enough nutrients for the baby?How do I defend my decision to stay vegan?__These questions and more are on the minds of vegan moms-to-be who want to maintain their lifestyle but still nurture a healthy baby. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief because a vegan pregnancy is not only possible, it's also healthy and completely safe. With this helpful guide, you will learn about all aspects of vegan pregnancy from conception to bringing home baby, including:- Which foods to eat (and avoid!) to get optimum nutrients for you and baby- How to deal with disapproval from family and friends- Methods to ensure a vegan-friendly hospital birth- Setting up a vegan nursery for the babyPacked with information for both moms and dads, including 150 nutritious and healthy recipes for the whole family, this book is the ultimate resource for parents who want the best for their baby—without sacrificing the vegan life!__ Recognized for its reassuring advice, authoritative information, and easy-to-understand style, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition is the must-have reference guide for a happy, healthy, and well-informed pregnancy. Updated, redesigned, and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks moms-(and dads!)-to-be through the different phases of pregnancy and offers trusted information on how to:Understand and manage your physical and emotional changesMake the most of your monthly medical visitsStay active and select the right diet for you and babyReduce the risk of complicationsUnderstand prenatal tests and diagnostic screeningChoose the best labor and delivery options for youCovering every important topic from conception to delivery and beyond, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition promises to answer all of your questions, and more!Paula Ford-Martin is the author of The Everything Pregnancy Book, 2nd Edition, The Everything Birthing Book, and several other consumer health titles. She has written extensively for traditional and alternative medicine publications for patient, practitioner, and corporate audiences.Elisabeth A. Aron, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., is a board-certified OB-GYN and medical writer. She is the technical reviewer for The Everything Pregnancy Book, 2nd Edition.
Do I need more protein?
Am I getting enough nutrients for the baby?
How do I defend my decision to stay vegan?

These questions and more are on the minds of vegan moms-to-be who want to maintain their lifestyle but still nurture a healthy baby. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief because a vegan pregnancy is not only possible, it's also healthy and completely safe. With this helpful guide, you will learn about all aspects of vegan pregnancy from conception to bringing home baby, including:

• Which foods to eat (and avoid!) to get optimum nutrients for you and baby
• How to deal with disapproval from family and friends
• Methods to ensure a vegan-friendly hospital birth
• Setting up a vegan nursery for the baby

Packed with information for both moms and dads, including 150 nutritious and healthy recipes for the whole family, this book is the ultimate resource for parents who want the best for their baby--without sacrificing the vegan life!

Do I need more protein? Am I getting enough nutrients for the baby? How do I defend my decision to stay vegan? These questions and more are on the minds of vegan moms-to-be who want to maintain their lifestyle but still nurture a healthy baby. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief because a vegan pregnancy is not only possible, it's also healthy and completely safe. With this helpful guide, you will learn about all aspects of vegan pregnancy from conception to bringing home baby, including: Which foods to eat (and avoid!) to get optimum nutrients for you and baby How to deal with disapproval from family and friends Methods to ensure a vegan-friendly hospital birth Setting up a vegan nursery for the baby Packed with information for both moms and dads, including 150 nutritious and healthy recipes for the whole family, this book is the ultimate resource for parents who want the best for their baby—without sacrificing the vegan life!
Veganism is about more than just avoiding meat and dairy; it's about cooking and eating healthy food while being good to the planet. Luckily, being good to the planet can be delicious! The Everything Vegan Cookbook is filled with 300 recipes that you'll love, whether you're simply curious or a lifelong vegan, such as:

• Fat-Free Banana Bread
• Curried Pumpkin Soup
• Spicy Southern Jambalaya
• Maple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa
• Foolproof Vegan Fudge
• Sweetheart Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes
• Sinfully Delicious Vegan Ice Cream
• Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream

Cooking for your family every day on wholesome vegan foods can be easy! From quick and easy recipes for hectic weeknights to indulgent breakfasts for lazy weekend mornings, you'll have the confidence you need to take on a healthy, meat- and dairy-free lifestyle. Recognized for its reassuring advice, authoritative information, and easy-to-understand style, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition is the must-have reference guide for a happy, healthy, and well-informed pregnancy. Updated, redesigned, and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks moms (and dads!) to-be through the different phases of pregnancy and offers trusted information on how to:Understand and manage your physical and emotional changesMake the most of your monthly medical visitsStay active and select the right diet for you and babyReduce the risk of complicationsUnderstand prenatal tests and diagnostic screeningChoose the best labor and delivery options for youCovering every important topic from conception to delivery and beyond, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition promises to answer all of your questions, and more! Top 10 things you need to know for a healthy vegan pregnancy Vegan diets : the basics Getting ready for your vegan pregnancy Vegan nutrition : protein Vegan nutrition : iron and zinc Vegan nutrition : building bones and teeth Vegan nutrition : building a healthy nervous system Vitamins and supplements Vegan nutrition : putting it all together Vegan shopping and ingredients Eating and drinking safely Being vegan in a nonvegan world : social issues The first trimester The second trimester The third trimester Labor and delivery Feeding your baby Vegan breakfasts Entrées Sides: grains Sides: salads and vegetables Soups and stews Snacks and desserts. Featuring recipes that both the curious and the dedicated vegan can use over and over again, this title provides the foundation for a healthy life. It enables the readers to learn how to feed themselves and their family everyday on wholesome plant-based egg and dairy-free foods. Introduction The vegan revolution Appetizers, sauces, and dips Vegan breakfasts Salads and salad dressings Soups Vegetables, stir-fries, and sides Rice entrées and sides Classic pastas Whole grains Miscellaneous mains Tofu Seitan, TVP, and tempeh Delicious desserts. Looks At The Physical And Emotional Changes During Pregnancy, Discussing Changes Of Both Mother And Baby Month-by-month, And Describes Medical Procedures, Exercise, Diet, And Breast Feeding.