How do vegetarian pregnant women eat?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Vegans who completely avoid meat, eggs, and dairy are prone to deficiencies in protein, fat, fat-soluble vitamins, and trace elements such as iron. Since a completely vegetarian diet is prone to protein deficiency, it is advisable to consume more soy products rich in high-quality plant protein. Avoiding dairy products can lead to calcium deficiency, so it is recommended to eat more beans, kelp, celery, and other foods, while also ensuring adequate sun exposure to enhance the conversion of vitamin D. In the diet, it is important to pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods to increase the absorption rate of non-heme iron.