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Nutritional Counseling for Vegetarians During Pregnancy and Lactation
Author(s) -
Penney Debra S.,
Miller Kathleen G.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/j.jmwh.2007.07.003
Subject(s) - pregnancy , lactation , medicine , obstetrics , prenatal care , breast milk , environmental health , population , biology , biochemistry , genetics
A woman's nutritional status directly affects pregnancy outcome and the quality of breast milk after birth. Clinicians who provide prenatal care have an important role in assessing the nutritional status of women and directing them to appropriate resources while respecting their choices. Vegetarian and vegan diets may present with unique nutrient deficiencies that can be addressed during prenatal nutritional counseling.