Obstetric healthcare experiences and information needs of Dutch women in relation to their vegan diet during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The prevalence of a vegan (strict plant-based) diet is increasing. Adequate access to nutritional information for pregnant women on a vegan diet is vital, as optimal maternal nutrition is important in order to prevent maternal and fetal complications. This study evaluated the obstetric healthcare experiences and information needs of pregnant women following a vegan diet in the Netherlands.

Methods

An online survey examined women's experiences with obstetric healthcare in relation to their vegan diet during pregnancy. In total, 195 women, all of whom followed a vegan diet during their pregnancy and gave birth between January 2018 and April 2020, completed an online survey about their experiences. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data.

Results

SUBMITTER: Meulenbroeks D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554913 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature