Ask an MD: COVID-19 vaccines, Genetic Screening, & Pregnancy Loss

08/12/21 • 27 min

This episode features Professor Eitan Friedman MD, PhD, Maya's dad! As a physician, he's bringing his wealth of knowledge & expertise with the voice of a trusted dad.

What the risk for birth defects and premature birth
Why your vegan diet isn’t to blame for a miscarriage
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe during pregnancy
What you need to know about genetic prenatal testing

You deserve to feel confident as you make informed decisions for you & your baby. Reach out with your follow-up questions & they'll be answered in future episodes! Connect with Maya: Website: The Vegan Pregnancy Collective Instagram: @vegan.prenatal.nutrition

This episode features Professor Eitan Friedman MD, PhD, Maya's dad! As a physician, he's bringing his wealth of knowledge & expertise with the voice of a trusted dad.

What the risk for birth defects and premature birth
Why your vegan diet isn’t to blame for a miscarriage
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe during pregnancy
What you need to know about genetic prenatal testing

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Ruthie shares... 1. What steps she took in her first trimester to feel good 2. How she overcame her self-doubt 3. Why Googling "vegan pregnancy" is stressful 4. When she figured out you don’t need to know everything 5. How she used the Collective community to build her confidence ..and more!

Fun fact: Ruthie is also starting her own vegan children's book company. Connect with her on social to stay in the loop!

About Ruthie: Ruthie Rei is an experienced Child Development Professional, author and owner of her very own children’s book company, Soulie Rei, LLC. Driven by her passion for early childhood education and her love for the planet and animals, she takes pride in providing relatable and innovative books for children to read.

Connect with Ruthie:Instagram: @Soulie_rei

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