How to Have A Healthy VEGAN PREGNANCY | Q&A with a Registered Dietitian

[@lgilbert2291]

Crystal!! This couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I’ve followed you and Derek since I started my whole food, plant based journey a few years ago. I’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, endometriosis, and hypothyroidism along with other things. I started eating plant based to heal my body of adrenal fatigue (born with 1 kidney) and balance my hormones. My doctor told me I would never conceive without IVF and I never wanted to go that route. After years of ttc we’d given up and just moved on with life. Then I became plant based - and now I’m approximately 6 weeks pregnant. Thanks for this channel.

[@CrystalKennings]

WOW! that is so amazing. I am so happy for you!!! Thank you for sharing your news with me, congrats!

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

Congrats for being pregnant! Whoo hoo! That must feel so amazing after everything you've been through. I also had PCOS and hypothyroidism. It's possible to manage these things and live a healthy happy life - I'm glad you're living that, sister!

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

This is such a great interview. I love how Maya mentions TRACKING nutrition (at least for a while). You can't manage what you don't measure! What you say, Crystal: knowing your goals and meeting them day-to-day is so important. Thanks to you both for this video!

[@Tangerinka410]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful conversation!! It's funny that I am listening to this because I actually don't plan to have kids, but I hear a lot the argument from non-vegans that it is dangerous to be vegan in pregnancy, so it is great to have information on this and know how to respond :). Btw. You should start a podcast, you are a great interviewer and very pleasant to listen to!!!

[@CrystalKennings]

Thanks for listening! I really appreciate it!

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

I agree that it's important that we have knowledge. The medical information that we have is so limited.

[@candicecrawford2996]

Chronometer feels like a less icky tracking app. Makes it more about health and less about shrinking

[@asifnahmias4806]

You are sharing great information that everyone should know, I'm a 19 years old man and I've learned a lot

[@CrystalKennings]

Thank you!! I really appreciate you watching and learning more for yourself and others around you 👏

[@angelavasiliu3968]

Amazing topic and interview! Thank you for introducing us to Maya!

[@CrystalKennings]

Thanks for watching!

[@cecyb4626]

Thanks for this video, Crystal! My partner and I went vegan together about seven years ago. We are not ready to have children but I LOVE learning as much as I can so when the time comes I can feel informed and confident. I would love to see Maya back on your channel and other pregnancy related content if you feel inclined. You can never learn too much haha! We love watching yours and Derek's videos. We don't have any vegan friends and watching you both feels like we're catching up with friends lol. Much love! 💜

[@CrystalKennings]

Thank you so much Cecy!

[@CycleCoachAcademy]

That's cool to hear that you've been vegan for so long...and that you have a partner with you on that journey.

[@cecyb4626]

@@CycleCoachAcademy Thank you! I feel very blessed 🙏

[@andreabaron1227]

Thank you for this video

[@melrox8809]

Great interview. I'm going to share this.

[@CrystalKennings]

Thank you so much Mel!! ❤️

[@donatina1987]

Thanks for sharing. Always wondered about spirulina... good or bad?

[@CrystalKennings]

I would definitely ask Maya that! I know she has said before that supplements like spirulina can potentially be unsafe because they may not be heavy metal tested or regulated well enough in some parts of the world to ensure safety. I'm also not sure if there is any evidence to suggest it is safe or best to be avoided during pregnancy.

[@rowenaanderson3739]

You read my mind. Thanks for the video.

[@jackiesibblis3793]

Nice makeup. Lovely as usual

[@vikkilucas7332]

Great video!

[@birgit.sowhat]

That was GREAT!!! 🔥 ❤️

[@CrystalKennings]

Thank you!

[@jackiesibblis3793]

Good interview

[@CrystalKennings]

Thank you!

[@MarieGecko]

I liked this style of video. :) But wait - this means you're pregnant, right? You're beaming!

[@CrystalKennings]

Thank you! That’s great to know! And no I am not, but still excited to share Maya’s knowledge and work with everyone. I’ve learned so much from her IG!

[@MarieGecko]

I am in awe of your energy 🔥😍☮️

[@jackiesibblis3793]

Thought you were pregnant Crystal

[@jackiesibblis3793]

I jumped right away with excitement

[@TinaWavelet]

Are you planning to have your own kids, Crystal?

[@CrystalKennings]

Not at this time but I find value in sharing this information for the vegan/plant based community and have learned so much from Maya!

[@jacksonblack2776]

Hi beautiful.