{"id":91859,"date":"2022-08-04T06:05:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T13:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veganlifenutrition.com\/?p=91859"},"modified":"2022-08-04T06:05:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T13:05:47","slug":"when-should-vegans-start-taking-prenatal-vitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veganlifenutrition.com\/when-should-vegans-start-taking-prenatal-vitamins\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should Vegans Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prenatal vitamins help to build a solid foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Vegan women in particular need to be intentional about taking a vegan prenatal vitamin that contains plant-based vitamins and minerals. The question is really less about \u201cif\u201d these women should take prenatal vitamins, and more so <\/span>when<\/span> should vegans start taking prenatal vitamins?\"When<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Look for in a Vegan Prenatal Vitamin<\/span><\/h2>\n

While a lot of foods that we consume from diet alone are packed with nutrients, it\u2019s necessary during pregnancy to take extra measures to replenish your vitamins and minerals daily \u2013 since you\u2019re taking in nutrients for two, of course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of the most important vitamins and minerals to look for in a vegan prenatal supplement:<\/span><\/p>\n

Folate (Vitamin B9)<\/b><\/p>\n

Folate is the natural form of folic acid and can be found in leafy green foods. According to the <\/span>NHS<\/span><\/a>, you should consume 400 micrograms of folate every day before you are pregnant until 12 weeks into the pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Calcium\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Like most nutrients that you consume while pregnant, Calcium will go to your baby first, whether you supplement it or not. If you\u2019re not replacing what you’re giving away, you could end up with symptoms of calcium deficiency. Calcium supports both you and your baby’s heart, muscles, nerves, bones\/bone development, and hormones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin D<\/b><\/p>\n

Vitamin D works to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, which are needed to keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. It\u2019s recommended that you consume at least 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day, especially if you are pregnant during winter months or aren\u2019t able to spend time in the sun regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking a vegan Vitamin D supplement is especially important for vegan moms because Vitamin D is typically found in foods like fish, eggs, and red meat. Also, depending on where you live, you may not be getting the necessary Vitamin D from direct sunlight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other vitamins and minerals you need to look for in a vegan prenatal supplement include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n