PregNut survey: knowledge, attitude, and practices of midwives regarding plant-based diets during pregnancy

Table 3 Qualitative content analysis of dietary advice given by midwives to clients following plant-based diets (PBD)

Categories n = 16	Sub-categories n = 67	Number of references n = 339
Discuss vitamin / mineral intake	Iron; Calcium; Absorption; Vitamin B_12; Vitamin D; Choline; Folate; Iodine; Potassium; Choline	90
Recommend supplementation	Iron; Vitamin B₁₂; Not specific; Multi-vitamin; Calcium; Vitamin D; Iodine; Folic acid; Omega 3;	58
Discuss macronutrient intake	Protein; Fibre; Healthy fats; Energy intake	47
Eat a variety of nutritious foods		32
Screen for nutritional deficiencies	Iron; Vitamin B₁₂; Vitamin D; Discuss symptoms; Folate	27
Give tailored advice	Assess knowledge; Explain increased needs; Cultural awareness	24
Refer to resources	Nutrition specialist, Ministry of Health; Recipes; Vegan Society	21
Recommend foods to avoid	Less nutritious foods; Food safety	20
Client responsibility	Assume prior knowledge; Encourage own research	7
Encourage healthy eating behaviours	Encourage healthy eating behaviours	5
Encourage intake of animal protein	Seafood; Dairy; Eggs	3
Same as omnivore		3
Unsure		1

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