Vegan pregnancy cravings. Help!

[Notaninstamum]

I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant with my third child. I've been vegan for a few years now, originally because of health issues.

I'm suffering so badly with nausea & I'm struggling to eat anything at all. But all the things I'm craving are non-vegan. Babybels, super noodles & chocolate are the only things I can face eating. Not craving meat & eggs, milk, fish etc still make me feel ill so they're not a problem.

I was just wondering if anyone else has gone through it & what you're advice would be? I've spoken to a strict (non judgemental) vegan friend who told me just to listen to my body & accept my cravings if I have to. I think I've decided just to go with it & when I'm feeling better, go back to normal. But like I said, I'd just like some advice or help!!

 

[antisocialmedia]

I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant with my third child. I've been vegan for a few years now, originally because of health issues.

I'm suffering so badly with nausea & I'm struggling to eat anything at all. But all the things I'm craving are non-vegan. Babybels, super noodles & chocolate are the only things I can face eating. Not craving meat & eggs, milk, fish etc still make me feel ill so they're not a problem.

I was just wondering if anyone else has gone through it & what you're advice would be? I've spoken to a strict (non judgemental) vegan friend who told me just to listen to my body & accept my cravings if I have to. I think I've decided just to go with it & when I'm feeling better, go back to normal. But like I said, I'd just like some advice or help!!

Your baby wants it, I'd give in

 

[Yel]

I think for all of those there are easy vegan alternatives. Most vegan cheese tastes like processed cheese, vegan mylk chocolate is out there and vegan ramen noodles (most are if you avoid the seasoning).

That said if it's making your life difficult I'd just eat it, if everyone was just a bit more vegan it would have a huge impact. No time for perfectionism and people with hard lines, it's just not helpful.

 

[Onepotatotwopotato]

I think id just give in to the cravings personally, maybe your body needs something in the things you're craving. Pregnancy can be weird like that

 

[Bumblebee]

I’m vegetarian and during pregnancy gave in to cravings and eating the foods that I could bare. Surprisingly that was sometimes chicken with my third and with my second I craved roast beef. (Turned our i was very low on iron)

I just went with what I wanted and didn’t beat myself up over it. I drew the line at things like McDonald’s burgers or kfc but home cooked food or a chicken Caesar salad instead of a plain one.

 

[Mrs Cucumber]

I honestly didn't know super noodles weren't vegan! Thank you for teaching me something!
My best friend is vegetarian but during pregnancy she ate chicken nuggets like they were her lifeline as soon as bub was born the thought repulsed her again. Her little fella is one beautiful healthy little boy and she had a lovely pregnancy, compared to her previous one x

 

[Notaninstamum]

Thanks everyone! I've decided just to go with it at the moment. I haven't gone back to eating meat as the thought makes me feel sick, but I've been eating a more veggie than vegan diet.

I honestly didn't know super noodles weren't vegan! Thank you for teaching me something!
My best friend is vegetarian but during pregnancy she ate chicken nuggets like they were her lifeline as soon as bub was born the thought repulsed her again. Her little fella is one beautiful healthy little boy and she had a lovely pregnancy, compared to her previous one x

The noodles are vegan but apparently the flavourings have milk powder in them. Most of them are veggie though

 

[Porkiepies]

During pregnancy just eat what the body craves, no one should judge you and you certainly shouldn't judge yourself because you are doing what your baby wants and needs.

 

[Frensham90]

Your body so you eat what feels right. I once read though that your body craves what you’re lacking in, yours sound like it could maybe be calcium, salt or sugar? Maybe try some vegan alternatives which provide these first if you’re a bit apprehensive about steering from veganism. If they don’t work then at least you gave it a go.