If you love kombucha, you're not alone! It's bubbly, offers gut health benefits, and is a fun alternative to drinking soda or sparkling water.  But is it safe for pregnancy? In today's episode, you'll hear three top reasons why you might want to think twice before sipping your favorite kombucha drink. As with all recommendations, my job as a dietitian is to give you what the information says (and what it doesn't. You apply your lifestyle preferences so you can make the decision that you feel most comfortable with during pregnancy. No two vegan pregnancies are the same ..read more

What drives you to plan for a vegan pregnancy? In today's episode, you'll hear my client Lilia share her "why" and what has helped her build confidence as a vegan mom-to-be. From feeling overwhelmed by Dr. Google to getting comments like "you're going to eat meat when you're pregnant, right?" Lilia's prenatal journey reflects what you may be experiencing now.  She joins me on the podcast to share: why being data-driven matters to her how she puts her health first as a vegan why she is passionate about non-toxic living what helped her gain confidence about what she was eating what support ..read more

Are you sure you're eating enough protein? Even if you eat a variety of foods, many vegan moms are not actually meeting their protein goals! In this episode, Maya shares why you need protein and how your protein needs change throughout pregnancy. Try Maya's top tips to boost your protein with these 7 plant-based protein-packed foods! Listen in if you want to know: Why is protein important during your pregnancy? How do vegans get enough protein when pregnant? What are the best vegan sources of protein?   Connect with Maya: Website: Vegan Pregnancy Collective Instagram: @vegan.pre ..read more

What types of workouts are pregnancy friendly and what aren’t? In this episode, vegan sports dietitian, Tara shares strategies to safely stay active during your vegan pregnancy. Tara includes real, nutritious vegan pre-workout meal ideas to fuel your prenatal workout without supplements. In this episode, you’ll discover answers to these questions: What kinds of exercises are safe during pregnancy? What to consider when choosing a vegan protein powder while pregnant? What is the difference between ALA vs DHA Omega 3s?  And more! Remember: always follow the advice of your doctor o ..read more

Vegan dietitian, Courtney Myers joins Maya to debunk gut health myths from probiotics to food intolerances and gluten-free trends. Get the facts from two dietitians before wasting money on unnecessary supplements, marketing scams and food sensitivity tests that are not scientifically-based. Instead, listen in for tips to reduce the gas in beans, identify your food sensitivities, and know what red flags to watch for on nutrition labels and health ads.  Courtney and Maya cover: Should you avoid beans during pregnancy? Should you avoid gluten if you don't have a gluten intolerance? Can you e ..read more

Zoe Klein M.Ed, MSW, RSW discusses mindset shifts as your body changes throughout pregnancy. She shares her responses to negative comments from family and friends, advice for maintaining boundaries with well-meaning strangers, and general words of wisdom as a new mom herself. Zoe is a Canadian social worker working in the areas of ED recovery and body image. Follow Zoe or work with her as a 1-on-1 client. Spots available for January 2022! Connect with Zoe:Instagram: @zoe_klein_msw Connect with Maya:Website: Vegan Pregnancy Collective Instagram: @vegan.prenatal.nutrition ..read more

Fellow dietitian, public health professional, and Loma Linda alum, Stephanie Roberts joins Maya on today's episode to help bust five top myths you may have heard surrounding pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Myth #1: IVF is your only option Myth #2: Your second pregnancy will be harder Myth #3: You need to stop drinking coffee Myth #4: Your birth plan will go according to "plan" Myth #5: You need to prep your toddler for baby #2 Remember, your pregnancy is unique. People will make comments and share their concerns, both positively and negatively. Get the facts, seek out a second opinion, and pro ..read more

Dr. Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD joins Maya to share her personal and professional insights for navigating conversations with non-vegans. From transitioning her family to a vegan diet to addressing pushback from doctors and family, Pamela offers conversation points and resources to have  more confident, collaborative conversations. This episode covers: Can you have a healthy vegan pregnancy? How to address concerned relatives? How to tell your doctor you are vegan? How can a vegan dietitian ease concerns? Your doctor, midwife, and a dietitian are all here to help you have a healthy baby. Dr ..read more

How do you know if you're eating enough during pregnancy? Join Maya as she share her #1 tip for vegan mamas: Meal tracking! Whether you've tried it before or not, meal tracking provides essential insights to determine your unique nutritional needs. This is the key to gaining clarity about what you are eating, what you need, and how to adjust your habits throughout pregnancy. Meal tracking during pregnancy is about eating with confidence and knowing your body is nourished & fueled for a healthy vegan pregnancy! Tune in as Maya answers: What is meal tracking & why is it important? Which ..read more

Living in the UK, Johanna shares her experiences with the Vegan Pregnancy Collective and the COVID-19 vaccine. Working with Maya relieved her anxieties about what to eat and made it easy to hit her vegan pregnancy macro goals, and the community of women in the Collective have been an invaluable resource. Don't miss her secret weapon for staying confident and healthy during her vegan pregnancy! How do you plan for a vegan pregnancy? Are macro goals different for a vegan pregnancy? Is it possible to have a happy, healthy vegan pregnancy? Is the COVID vaccine safe for a vegan pregnancy? Check out ..read more