Vegetarian/vegan moms

lctodd

Hey! I’ve been vegetarian for three years and suddenly now that I’m pregnant I can’t stop thinking about pepperoni and steak! I definitely don’t want to go back to eating meat but these cravings are driving me crazy! Does anyone have any advice??

dufferoo

I actually did go back to eating meat when I was pregnant/nursing my daughter. I had never been a “good” vegetarian- as far as planning to ensure that I took in adequate protein and other nutrients- so I just chose to follow my cravings. It was strange to adjust but I’ll admit the meat did taste good and I felt strong. Years later, I have returned to the vegetarian life, and this time around I tend to crave vegetables and fruit like all the time. So I guess my advice would be to consider listening to your body and not beating yourself up if you do end up eating meat. It doesn’t have to be forever.

knottie4f791e5cf2893fa8

You should listen to your body. Craving meat could be a sign of iron deficiency. So you should probably get that tested. Had the same thing happen to me in my pregnancy.