veganism: im a 17 year old girl my dad says being a vegan will so something negative to my reproductive system and that i have a chance of having unhealthy babies in the future. true?|||well you need to make sure you get plenty of protein and lipids (fats basically) and calcium and iron most important of all. so really a healthy vegan would generally be a vegan who takes a fair few supplements aswell, because you really just cannot practically get enough iron into your body from veges alone, you need some meat or iron supplements.|||False. There are many healthy babies born to and breastfed by vegan mothers. If anything, you'll have a significant decrease in risk of pre-eclampsia. As long as you eat a healthy, balanced vegan diet, you're good to go. Infertility is brought on by underlying medical conditions such as endometriosis, diabetes, and pelvic inflammatory disease; not a vegan diet. Tell Dad that the vegans on Y!A say, " Pshh! Yeah right! Get your facts straight!" When the time comes, however, you will need to make sure your unborn baby is getting adequate nutrients and protein- which can be met with a well-planned vegan diet.|||the long term effects of early veganism? 1) vegans live on average 15 years longer than omnis 2) you will rarely get ill 3) your children will be super healthy and they will know of the cruelty that surrounds them 4) you will have the best tasting food 5) you will be more compassionate enjoy!!|||long term effects=old age & great health! lucky for you, there are books by the hundreds to teach you the truth. my favorite statistic is definitely living 6-10 years long, because life is soooooooo beautiful and I dont want to miss a SECOND if I dont have to! youre doing the absolute right thing for animals and for yourself :) you will feel & think differently, pretty life changing :)|||way false. veganism actually is healthier for the body, reproductive systems included. do you want chemicals or healthy nutrition for your future kids?|||your dad is just trying to scare you there is a book called "generation v" by claire askew. for vegan teens by a vegan teen. maybe it will help you|||not if u eat lots of protien like beans and tofu|||true