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A vegan/vegetarian diet is not optimal for placental health — Whalespan

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A vegan/vegetarian diet is not optimal for placental health

Paul Saladino8m · 2022-05-04

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✓Well SupportedPlacental health correlates with the consumption of animal foods in the diet.◐Partially SupportedThe speaker observed three placental abruptions in vegetarian individuals during her midwifery career.◐Partially SupportedThe visual quality, consistency, color, and calcification of vegan or vegetarian placentas are comparable to those of smokers.◐Partially SupportedPlacentas smaller than a hand's size are associated with poor maternal nutrition and lower birth weight.✕Not Supported

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The medical establishment is biased against animal-based diets and towards plant-based diets for nonsensical reasons.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming organ meats and meat provides the necessary nutrients for optimal placental health and the developing organ.

◐Partially SupportedPlacental abruption, where the placenta detaches from the uterine wall, is dangerous for the baby.

◐Partially SupportedPregnant vegetarian or vegan mothers often crave meat.

◐Partially SupportedA raw vegan diet was followed by an individual who experienced a full placental abruption.

◐Partially SupportedVegetarian and vegan placentas visually resemble the placentas of smokers.