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ReviewCurrent nutrition reports2026

Plant-Based Diet and Pregnancy-Related Disorders: A Narrative Review.

Ferhan Celik, İnci Türkoğlu, Koray Görkem Saçıntı, Ramazan Bülbül, Nazlı Tunca Sanlier, Nevin Sanlier

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Review in Current nutrition reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ferhan CelikDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Gaziantep University School of Health Sciences, Gaziantep, 27310, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1858-529X
İnci TürkoğluDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hacettepe University School of Health Sciences, Ankara, 06100, Turkey. inciturkoglu06@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8401-962X
Koray Görkem SaçıntıDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8602-9714
Ramazan BülbülDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Aksaray University, Aksaray, 68100, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3321-3718
Nazlı Tunca SanlierDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turkish Ministry of Health, Niğde Çiftlik State Hospital, Niğde, 51800, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5059-4594
Nevin SanlierDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ankara Medipol University School of Health Sciences, Ankara, 06050, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5937-0485

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewPlant-based diets (PBDs), characterized by minimal or no intake of animal-derived foods and increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, seeds, and plant-based oils, have garnered attention for their health benefits and environmental sustainability. While substantial evidence links PBDs to reduced risk of chronic diseases, their role in pregnancy-related disorders remains underexplored. This narrative review aims to evaluate the impact of PBDs on pregnancy-related disorders, including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), anemia, and overall maternal and fetal outcomes. RECENT

findingsEvidence suggests that adherence to PBDs—rich in whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables—is associated with lower risks of GDM and HDP in several observational studies. While some studies report increased risk of low birth weight and anemia, others show no significant differences in maternal or fetal outcomes compared to omnivorous diets. Deficiencies in key nutrients—especially vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids—are a concern in poorly planned PBDs. Adequate supplementation and higher educational status support better pregnancy outcomes. Well-planned PBDs may reduce the risk of certain pregnancy complications and support maternal–fetal health when combined with adequate micronutrient intake. However, the evidence remains heterogeneous, and further high-quality longitudinal and interventional studies are warranted to establish the long-term safety and efficacy of PBDs in pregnancy.

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Diet, Plant-BasedDiet, VegetarianPregnancy ComplicationsAnemiaDiabetes, GestationalFemaleHumansHypertension, Pregnancy-InducedMaternal Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeAnemiaGestational diabetes mellitusHypertensionNutritionPlant-based dietPregnancy

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PMID41989693
PMCPMC13086723

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