Dangerous types of nutrition for pregnant women identifiedSpecialists have identified several diet regimens that can pose a serious threat to the health of expectant mothers and their babies. Experts warn: an improperly selected diet during pregnancy can

Doctors warn: some forms of vegetarianism may pose risks for pregnant women, although in most cases this type of diet is safe for both mother and fetus.

As reported by TUT.AZ, Russian dietitian Yulia Moskvicheva told "Gazeta.Ru" about the potential risks of certain types of vegetarianism during pregnancy.

According to the specialist, veganism and raw food diet cause particular concern as the most radical forms of plant-based nutrition. "These are the most challenging dietary options during pregnancy. They increase the risk of deficiency in iron, vitamin B12, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, zinc and other elements vital for fetal development and maternal health," noted Moskvicheva.

The dietitian drew attention to the connection between strict forms of vegetarianism and insufficient birth weight of newborns. "After thermal processing, the nutritional density of foods increases - this means that the body receives more energy and nutrients. Protein and fat-soluble vitamins D, E, A and K are absorbed much better. With veganism and raw food diet, a woman's body mass index may fall below normal, which negatively affects the development of the child," explained the doctor.

Specialists recommend expectant mothers to choose more balanced forms of vegetarianism. Moskvicheva notes positive changes in the availability of healthy products: "Now there is a huge selection of nuts, seeds and vegetarian protein bars, which makes it easy to form a diet with the right calorie content and balance of nutrients."