Eating Vegan Diet In Pregnancy Linked to Preeclampsia and Lower Birthweight
By Kaitlin Vogel on January 25, 2024 — Fact checked by Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/eating-vegan-diet-in-pregnancy-linked-to-preeclampsia-and-lower-birthweight#How-vegan-and-vegetarian-diets-are-linked-to-health-conditionsA new study shows women who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may have a greater risk of developing preeclampsia and giving birth to babies with lower birth weight.
Getting enough nutrients for the pregnant person and baby can be challenging when food choices are limited due to dietary restrictions.
Important nutrition considerations on plant-based diets include fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, plant-based proteins, healthy fats and hydration.
Women who follow vegan diets during pregnancy could encounter an increased risk of developing preeclampsia (a pregnancy-related blood pressure condition) and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, according to a new study.
