Vegan Pregnancy Supplements, Nutrition, & Remedies

I've been a whole foods, plant-based vegan for nearly 5 years now, but this is my first vegan pregnancy! Although I am not a professional, I have done extensive research and have educated myself on proper prenatal supplementation and nutrition. Many of these vitamins and supplements are not only beneficial for pregnant women and their developing babies, but for anyone and everyone, young or old, pregnant or not, vegan or not!
I hope you find some nuggets of wisdom, and that if you're experiencing any morning sickness, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, leg cramps, etc, that some of these remedies will help you, as well!
Vitamins and supplements aside, the best thing you can do for your health, pregnant or not, is to eat a wide variety of whole, plant foods, as close to their natural state as possible!
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[@roguenrawwellness7682]

I love love love seaweeds I grew up eating it. The nuns who ran my school were Filipino and would give us chili seaweed as snacks I still eat it. It’s so good.

[@CkkCkkCake]

So so helpful! I've been freaking out over folic acid vs folate and this really helped me put those stresses to rest!

[@EatMoveRest]

Caitlin Killalea so glad to hear that!!

[@anakarenperla5159]

Thank you for this!! This is my third pregnancy but first time being vegan and it helped a lot! And I literally feel like I have the same symptoms haha many blessings thank you

[@TheFadejesus]

I've been following you recently and already love it. What iron (if you took it l) during the 3 trimestre do you recomend please x

[@gabby1472]

Thanks! Love all this advice💜

[@EatMoveRest]

gabby you’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@pvonich6202]

just found you!! oh my goodness yes

[@EatMoveRest]

P Vonich I was just coming up with some new vegan pregnancy video ideas! Stay tuned!...

[@Ejwellbeing]

I am also a vegan and pregnant, thank you for posting, very inspiring and informative :)

[@Ejwellbeing]

@@rl.w4992 thanks for your educated comment and opinion. I gave birth to a healthy 9lbs1 baby who I still breastfeed now 2 years on and whom is very advanced for his age. A well balanced Nutritionally dense well planned diet and listening to your bodies needs are optimal for health. There are too many obese, unhealthy, overweight babies and children who are raised on pure junk food. Also every body is physically very different and carries pregnancy very differently based on their bodies structure.

[@jamarishyers7134]

HALT scale! 😂 I love that you know that and mentioned it! Great video!

[@EatMoveRest]

Jamaris Hyers yes! It’s such a great reminder! Thanks a bunch!!

[@janeeelsworth1885]

I literally had all the same symptoms!!! Towards the end of mine I craved spinach and olives and bubble gum. Lol 😂 My baby is six weeks old and I already miss being pregnant!!! So excited for you!! Remember it’s the last time that it will be your first time being pregnant! I wish I had grasped that while I was pregnant. There are so many firsts and unknowns, but all so worth it when you meet that perfect little baby for the first time!

[@EatMoveRest]

Janee Elsworth thank you so much for your advice and words of wisdom-definitely helpful to hear! I appreciate your positivity! 😘💓

[@breatheinbreatheout7568]

EatMoveRest I’ve been hearing a lot about the importance of Choline in pregnancy. I did a bit of research and it’s super difficult to get enough of it on a plant based diet. I’m not sure if I should supplement it or not. What’s your opinion?

[@EatMoveRest]

Sophie Athena I have never heard anyone mention it’s importance...but if it’s vital then I’m sure it will be included in any vegan prenatal vitamin! Check to see!👌

[@breatheinbreatheout7568]

EatMoveRest some brands do, some brands don’t. Deva, for example, only provide 50mg, which is not much, considering the recommended RDA of 425mg. I just feel that the more research I do the more confused I become 🙈

[@EatMoveRest]

Sophie Athena I agree! There is a lot of conflicting information out there! A lot of it comes down to how you feel and trusting your intuition...and get blood work done!

[@KorennRachelle]

Excellent video 💕

[@vaidehisharma650]

This is so useful thank you 😊

[@EatMoveRest]

You are so welcome!

[@anabellnunez783]

Excellent video thank you

[@EatMoveRest]

you are so welcome!

[@katelynduncan6897]

I’m on my second vegan pregnancy, I appreciate you spreading awareness!! A well planned vegan diet is totally doable and safe for pregnancy, especially. (And i never craved meat or dairy during my pregnancy ....tons of people asked me that) Best of luck!

[@aloe9179]

Which supplements did you take ? X

[@nadegetv8309]

Thank you for those informations

[@EatMoveRest]

Absolutely!

[@AnnieWays]

Some good tips

[@fruttojuli_blog]

I am 100% vegan since 2010, have 2 wanderful kids , also vegans from they were born🙏🌺🤗😍☀️

[@Alyssa-io5ot]

Thanks sis, this was wonderful :)

[@loveofinquiry8067]

What a great informative video👍 great job mama💗 thank you for sharing 🌺🌱💗

[@EatMoveRest]

Love of inquiry awe thank you so much! I’m so glad it was helpful to you!!

[@ivi122]

I would love more what I eat in a day videos....

[@EatMoveRest]

ivi122 will do! Thanks!

[@panes840]

Hi, great video and very interesting. Can I ask how much Sublingual B12 should I take in a day or week? My current Sublingual B12 says 10 drops at 2400mcg a day. Seems a bit too much. How much do you guys take?

[@AE-Psalm91]

Great info!

[@EatMoveRest]

A Earhart thanks! Glad to hear it!

[@universezero2590]

Any side effects with the prenatal or the b12? And do you still use the garden of life brand

[@Blueopall]

Thank you for this amazing video ❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

Yof Salman yes! You are so welcome!

[@MadalinaZbranca]

Nice video and I think it will help so many vegan mamas to be! I'm currently 27 weeks and struggling with heartburn. Smaller meals help a lot, as well sipping water and foods that are a bit more bland than usual. I planned to so a supplements video too for quite some time now, but never got to it... I'm glad that you did it and covered so many things!

[@thegillettefamily]

I tried water with my heartburn. Didn work for me.

[@valeasrultra]

Hi, very helpful video, I was wondering if anyone knew some trusted brands in the Uk, there are so many and I have no clue of what to go for.

[@EatMoveRest]

Many of these are available on Amazon!

[@caglardersim1475]

How much b12 per day? Or how do you dose this?

[@lol-rg3gy]

Hey I know it’s very old video but you don’t mention about calcium since this prenatal doesn’t have calcium. Did you take separate supplements for calcium?

[@liisajalava6352]

Erin, did you supplement with Collagen? What are your thoughts on taking Collagen during pregnancy? So many mixed reviews but I’ve heard it’s the best for stretch marks. Thoughts?

[@EatMoveRest]

No collagen. I use Mother’s Special Blend, and other than that just tons of healthy Whole Foods same as always!👌💚

[@lizagueniat]

Thank you for making this video. I am confused about b12, as I used to take it every day, but now i stopped because there is a 100 % daily dose in my prenatal vitamins, so I feel like I do not have to take more. Or do I? I saw that the garden of life prenatals also have b12 in it, so why did you decide to take it additionally as well? Thank you for your answer-

[@EatMoveRest]

A little extra rarely hurts you, so I figure better safe than sorry☺️👌

[@debbiebrrendsen2274]

How do you get your tan? It is kind of funny when saying in the video "a lot of us don't get enough sun' when looking like you're having a beautiful sun tan :)

[@ingridbarrientos8665]

Hello, great video. Thank you for sharing. I have a question for you. I am not pregnant but I have been eating a plant-based diet for the last three months. I feel great and I am hoping that the new changes to my diet will help me to lower my Cholesterol which came extremely high on my last physical Jan. 2019. However, in the last 2 weeks, I noticed some hair loss, that's why I decided to watch this video to see if what I have is due to some type of deficiency. Let me know if you experienced the same when you first change your diet or if you can give me some guidance on what to eat.

[@EatMoveRest]

Hi love! I’ve heard that this can happen when going through a major nutritional shift due to detoxification, but your hair will come in thicker and healthier after your body adjusts and adapts! Just make sure you are eating a well-balanced diet and supplementing things like B12 and D3! This lifestyle will totally help lower your cholesterol, too!

[@ingridbarrientos8665]

EatMoveRest Thank you for your prompt response. I will be checking my cholesterol on Friday. Very excited to see if the changes I made in the last three months have helped. My Dr. told me it was not possible, since I was already at a perfect weight and most likely was genetic. We’ll see! 😊

[@EatMoveRest]

Genetics definitely play a roll, both of my parents have high cholesterol but mine dropped dramatically after eliminating eggs from my diet! It may take some time, but stick with it and trust that even if it takes a while, know that plants are healthier no matter what, and being plant-based is only going to improve your body’s well-being, never hurt it!👌💚

[@ingridbarrientos8665]

EatMoveRest Hello Erin, I can’t thank you enough for all your helpful advice. I got my cholesterol results and I am thrilled. It went from 325 on Jan 2019 to 193 on May 3rd. 2019. I also want to thank you for you sharing about the supplements. I got my B12 and Vitamin D3, and most thankful for the Smooth Move tea. Thank you, thank you! 🙏🏼😊

[@jtawsem]

Iron deficiency is the number one cause of hair loss in women, I supplement

[@healingkatlyn99]

Is their a epa dha supplement without carragennan?

[@oluchiukwuagu1472]

I think SR Vegan Omega 3 doesn’t have carrageenan. SR for Sports Research. Check it out.

[@ashleytakesaction2537]

I heard garden of life was bought by nestle and they had changed the formula of the protein. Just keep an eye on that

[@EatMoveRest]

Ashley Cummings I don’t use Garden of Life protein, just the prenatal, B12, D3, but thanks for the heads up!

[@ariafrost7292]

So i take a b12, iron source (through real plant fruits and vegetables)and a vegan d3 vitamin. Should I also take calcium and omegas?

[@brey3649]

i think you could get a lot of calcium and omegas from the foods you eat. i know for a fact including hemp seeds can boost your omega intake and calcium can come from veggies like broccoli and avocado. I would recommend to research natural sources first and then if you are still not satisfied to try a supplement.

[@evette2453]

Arugula is very high in calcium, it's a green leafy thing. Omega 3 can come from walnuts, and that alge she mentioned.

[@EatMoveRest]

You’re right on track if your taking the two most important vitamins that are easy to become deficient in, B12 & D3. Definitely like these guys said, for others things, opt to get them from whole food sources! That being said, I recently started taking an EPA & DHA Omega-3 supplement for brain and heart health especially since I’m now breastfeeding for baby’s sake! Dr. Greger on NutritonFacts.org says it can’t hurt to take a supplement, but it Can hurt your to not be getting what you need!☺️👌

[@anithakumaraswamy1396]

Good information, thanks for sharing.

[@EatMoveRest]

thanks for watching!

[@anithakumaraswamy1396]

What about choline? Do you suggest taking a supplement?

[@EatMoveRest]

@anithakumaraswamy1396 get it from diet!

[@anithakumaraswamy1396]

@@EatMoveRestthats great! I thought choline is found more in eggs. Could you please share some plant sources. Thanks

[@EatMoveRest]

@anithakumaraswamy1396 tofu, soymilk, cruciferous vegetables, cooked dried beans, quinoa, peanuts, and peanut butter…many more if you Google it!

[@eloisesworld9987]

Where do you buy your vitamins sweetie?

[@EatMoveRest]

www.amazon.com/shop/eatmoverest

[@marynagofman2331]

Im 9 weeks and got a horrible flu- running nose , cough ... Im drinking lemon /ginger tea , broth ...What else would u suggest ? Thank u 💝

[@Sarah-vl4mq]

Vitamin C and zinc! Get vitamin C Crystals (I like the Solgar brand) and make sure you take it with food or a little snack to prevent you from having diarrhea if you take too much. Feel better!

[@EatMoveRest]

I always bump my vitamin D3 way up when I’m sick, and I also take elderberry syrup! Then I’ll make a good warm veggie soup for dinner!

[@Sarah-vl4mq]

@@EatMoveRest ohh yes! I second Elderberry. If you can get a hold on the elderberries and make a tea yourself, that would be best! Much more potent them over the counter elderberry things.

[@moondog7694]

Does anyone know a brand of vegan supplement that contains more EPA than it does DHA? Or a vegan EPA-only supplement?

[@dontqq29]

Moondog nordic naturals algae omega. usually on sale at sprouts, but also at whole foods

[@mayraramos29]

I just found out I’m pregnant and would like know how to transition to whole food plant based. Please help!

[@EatMoveRest]

Congrats!! bit.ly/2DeYZhd

[@naragiatti5610]

My b12 says that one full dropper has 20,000% of my daily needs, so I take it once a week. Is this right?

[@EatMoveRest]

That should be just fine! It’s difficult to absorb all of it or get too much of it!

[@tinaserafina]

No, B vitamins are water soluble vitamins. Therefore you will excrete the extra unnecessary nutrients via your urine daily. It’s important to take the recommended dose of B12 daily rather than taking a large amount once a week.

[@yayalover123]

Is there a place on kronometer to say your pregnant

[@EatMoveRest]

You’ll prob have to go in and manually adjust some nutrients to what you should be getting while pregnant!

[@dawnfeatherston1685]

Do you drink almond milk or cashew milk?

[@EatMoveRest]

We don’t really do either one, but prob prefer almond!

[@ariafrost7292]

Erin donyou think you should start a prenatal vitamin if you are thinking of having children in rhe next two years

[@Lolee56]

Aria Frost yes of course. It’s recommended u start before ur pregnant

[@iwonac.295]

Iodine ...globalhealingcenter..they have the best one!!!

[@alyshabrown1860]

Why do you take a omega 3 supplement if you get it from chia seeds and flax seed?

[@EatMoveRest]

Alysha Brown EPA & DHA can be more difficult to obtain if not eating fish👌

[@alyshabrown1860]

EatMoveRest thanks

[@atruenut]

I think vegans should also take a choline supplement for baby brain development since they arent eating eggs

[@EatMoveRest]

There is actually plenty of choline in plant foods! www.pcrm.org/news/blog/clearing-choline-confusion