Doula

Answer: D - The client should go outside the house for 20 to 30 minutes in the midday sun to obtain sufficient amounts of vitamin D. The client must do this at least twice a week. Vegans do not eat animal products or by-products, so vitamin D must be obtained from fortified soymilk or from sunlight. The client must increase her intake of dark green vegetables to meet her calcium needs. Vitamin B12 deficiency is always a concern for vegans who are pregnant, so the doula may suggest the pregnant mom discuss vitamin B12 supplementation with her healthcare provider. The doula may recommend that the client combine different protein sources in one meal because some plant sources do not contain all essential amino acids.