Reddit reviews Deva Vegan Vitamins Prenatal Multivitamins, 90 Coated Tabs Bottle

Congrats on becoming a Papa! Here's the deal on protein for vegetarian woman:

Dear lord, especially now that your GF is pregnant, everyone will be a protein "expert" and express concern that she's not getting enough- She will be getting enough. There is protein in all whole foods, but the sources with the most are beans, soy products, vital wheat gluten, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Here's the breakdown I keep seeing for women's protein needs.
Sedentary Weight in pounds X .4
Active Weight in pounds. X .6
Add 10 grams for pregnant and nursing women

BEANS: Bean are a wonderful food full of protein, fiber, and they even help regulate blood sugar. They are so versatile and can go in any meal! If you cook them yourself make sure to add salt at the end, not while cooking!

Italian: Lima, White, Garbanzo
Mexican: Black, Pinto, Black, Black Eye
Cajun: Black Eye, Red
Indian/Middle Eastern: Garbanzo, Lentils, Red
Thai/Asian: Garbanzo, Soy/Edamame

SOY: I know you said no soy, but I wonder if you are staying away from it based on a common myth. - Soy absolutely does not have estrogen in it. Estrogen is a hormone- how would that have gotten in there!? However, certain hormone receptors can mistake a chemical in processed soy products, for estrogen, and if you eat a ton of processed soy products, you could have a problem. Tofu, tempeh, soybeans/edamame, and soy milk are all unprocessed versions of soy. They are high-protein high-fiber. Get them organic so you don't have to worry about the GMO. Eat away!

NUT CHEESE- Nut cheese are a beautiful thing; you can make them at home for little cash, they fill that need for fat, and spread well on a cracker. There are many kinds out there, but I keep it pretty simple with my cashew cheese. Here is a recipe similar to the one I wing, except that I add a little garlic powder and dill. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1004407/easy-vegan-cashew-cheese-recipe

Nutritional Yeast: N.Y. adds a great creamy, cheese flavor to whatever you sprinkle it on. It is packed with protein and vitamin B12.

SEITAN- "wheat meat" made from vital wheat gluten. It's chewy and tasty and you can make it yourself for cheap!

PRENATAL VITAMIN- I've been taking this one especially for vegans to make sure I get everything I need to grow a healthy baby. I started feeling more pep in my step since I started adding it to my day and I highly recommend for the GF. http://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Vitamins-Prenatal-Multivitamins/dp/B000V865DW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408998267&sr=8-1&keywords=vegan+prenatal

Don't forget to serve TONS of veggies and whole grains. Lentils rock my world, so if I've totally overwhelmed you, that's a great place to start. Source: I've been a strict vegetarian for 10 years and have studied nutrition for as long. Let me know if you have any questions. I could talk about this stuff until the cows come (safely) home.

I have taken these Deva vegan prenatals throughout pregnancy and nursing. The iron in them can make it difficult if you have a sensitive stomach during pregnancy, in which case your OB will probably recommend you take a children's vitamin instead. I took the children's only during the period that iron made me vomit, and then switched back. Deva also has vegan children's vitamins. I also take algae oil, which I used to get from Nordic Naturals but now get elsewhere. I forgot the brand but I'll check- I switched because they are significantly cheaper than NN.

My children take the Nordic Naturals liquid algae oil and enjoy the taste, so keep that in mind for the future.

Each pregnancy has been different in terms of symptoms and difficulties.

Vegan and 20 weeks here! My doctor was similarly unconcerned and even when other people express concern I just point out that all the foods doctor's tell you that you can't eat (packaged deli meat, unpasteurized dairy, sushi, etc.) are all non-vegan anyways! My iron is on the low side naturally (even from 10+ years ago when I ate meat) so she said to work on it if I can, and if it's lower by the time I'm in my third trimester she'll have me take an iron supplement, but since then I've just been more deliberate about ensuring I have iron in every meal (oats are a great source of iron for breakfast!) Also, these are the two vitamins I take. Make sure to take DHA if your prenatal doesn't have it: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V865DW/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1454646554&sr=1&keywords=deva+vegan+prenatal, http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Vitamins-Softgels-90-Count-Bottle/dp/B002XDQSSK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1454646534&sr=8-3&keywords=deva+vegan

Here's a vegan prenatal on amazon

I ordered these off Amazon and my vegan-from-conception baby turned out chubby and beautiful: http://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Vitamins-Prenatal-Multivitamin/dp/B000V865DW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=miscellaneous&ie=UTF8&qid=1319596651&sr=1-1-catcorr They are also on super sale right now! Hoping you can order them in Canada.

Vegan here, I take the Deva Vegan Prenatal Vitamin, it's fortified with things people on a plant-based diet may be deficient in, such as extra iron and B vitamins. It's pretty affordable on Amazon, as well. I've used their vitamins for years and they're really great. She would be well-advised to find a separate DHA supplement by the third trimester, Deva makes a veg version.

https://www.amazon.de/DEVA-Prenatal-Multivitamin-Mineral-Tabs/dp/B000V865DW/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Deva+Vegan+Vitamins+Prenatal+Multivitamins%2C+90+Coated+Tabs+Bottle&linkCode=gs3&linkId=b502625cab32a35c97e1b7d685633960&qid=1572040609&s=drugstore&sr=1-1-fkmr0

I’m using Deva vegan prenatals. They’re pretty inexpensive on Amazon. They look a look a little sketchy but they have a decent review on labdoor.