Hi, Amber!
Here's a quote from Heather's IBS Diet FAQ:
"The major trigger foods - red meats, dairy, egg yolks, fried foods - are high in fat and, for the meat, dairy, and eggs, also have proteins that are very difficult for the body to digest. They can basically grind digestion to a halt for IBS-constipation folks, or send it spasming out of control for the diarrhea-prone, and result in severe attacks either way."
So, you can see that it's the process of breaking down the proteins that are irritating. You could do a search on "red meat" because there have been a few other discussions in which Heather has commented.
I really believe that if you have a bad case of IBS, it's important to cut out all red meat (any meat that comes from a mammal). Some people use TVP or ground turkey or chicken, in place of ground beef.
I haven't eaten red meat in over 10 years and I only eat chicken and fish a few times a week - I have never had low iron or protein levels. However, I've never been pregnant either.
Take care! 
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