can you drink protein shakeswhile pregnant?

Pukenui

Possibly preggy and want to know where everyne stands on drinking protein shakes whie preggy?:drinker:

chickybuns

I've drank protein shakes throughout my pregnancy. I use spiru-tein, it's so yummy, plus has a lot of vitamins. If you aren't sure, ask your doctor if you are really pregnant! Good luck

VelociMama

Yeah, that should be fine!

FitMama2013

I used muscle milk protein powder before pregnancy and my doctor said it was not safe to continue using it. There are protein powders which are fine, so just take your powder to the OB with you and ask!

jenluvsushi

Ask your doctor to be safe but mine said that whey isolate is great but to try to get the kind without artificial sweeteners.

RBXChas

I would check with your doctor. Protein shakes are made with all sorts of different stuff, so you have to be careful. I like GNC Lean shakes, which didn't mess with my stomach (too much soy protein gives me stomach cramps), and they were really tasty. They are low-calorie with lots of protein (I think 170cals for 25g protein), but I haven't had any since becoming pregnant. I have yet to ask my OB if I can start having them again. I got the GNC Gold Card free during a promotion, so with the card and the usual BOGO 50% off promotions they have, I can get them pretty reasonably priced.

rachypompa

I'm guessing from the name that you're from NZ like me?!

I asked my midwife, and she said it's absolutely fine. I purposely chose one with no warning, some actually say to "consult your doctor before taking if pregnant" ... for some reason my head felt happier with one without a warning!!