Apply your knowledge of maternal physiologic and psychological adaptation to pregnancy to the following situations:
Monica has just found out that she is pregnant. She is a vegan.
a. How would you advise Monica to get enough protein in her diet?
b. Monica complains that the iron pills her health care provider prescribed are causing constipation. She asks you why she needs to take iron. How do you reply?
c. Monica loves carrot juice, but she has heard that too much vitamin A could be unhealthy for the baby. How would you advise her?
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