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Comment by Barry Austin on January 4, 2013 at 10:23am

Many of you prospective parents may find this half hour documentary of particular interest, as they interview 2 pairs of 1970s vegan parents who are raising young vegan children in it.

Comment by Barry Austin on January 4, 2013 at 10:01am

 Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM.org (http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=stdlmxiS/...)) offers an information-packed guide to help parents give their children the opportunity to learn to enjoy a variety of wonderfull, nutritious foods. > According to PCRM, "Children raised on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes grow up to be slimmer and healthier and even live longer than their meat-eating friends. It is much easier to build a nutritious diet from plant foods than from animal products, which contain saturated fat, cholesterol, and other substances that growing children can do without. As for essential nutrients, plant foods are the preferred source because they provide sufficient energy and protein packaged with other health-promoting nutrients such as fiber, antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals." > Plant-based diets provide excellent nutrition for all stages of life, from birth through adolescence and beyond! >> Learn more about healthy vegan kids at PCRM.org (http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=C59Nwx0fu...).
See also;
http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vsk/vegetarian-starter-kit-children

Comment by Richard Ⓥ Molyneux on March 25, 2012 at 8:39am

You can read (or download) that Viva! guide (and others) online for free, just click on the 'Guides' link in the 'Directory' above :-)

Comment by Barry Austin on January 20, 2012 at 10:55am

Just thought I would make sure you all know about this book;

http://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Children-Vegan-Michael-Klaper/dp/09...

 

And this new guide;

 

A new guide!

A wealth of practical information for veggie mums and babies can be found in our fantastic new guide. Authored by nutritional therapist and VVF founder &  director, Juliet  Gellatley, and leading cookery writer, Rose Elliot, the Vegetarian and Vegan Mother and Baby Guide brings together everything you need to know about what foods  provide the correct nutritional balance so babies and their mums can thrive on a plant-based diet. It also features a two week menu plan for toddlers’ lunches and dinners and special recipes for both toddler and mother.   To order the Vegetarian and Vegan Mother and Baby Guide (now 56 pages) for £2.95 plus p+p, please call 0117 944 1000, or visit www.vivashop.org.uk/motherandbaby.

Comment by Gina Marsh on January 10, 2012 at 7:08pm

I love being a pregnant vegan! I a super healthy and so is my baby! My iron levels are great and my midwifes don't even flinch at the thought of me being vegan.

Comment by LL on September 23, 2011 at 10:14pm

Hi.. I'm vegan..not pregnat yet.. I hope to be...I'm interested in taking this journey..sooner than later.. and I'm here to be encouraged and inspired.. thanks!