https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:04:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810489 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 08:08:07 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2810489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, I drank MRM veggie elite in mocha flavor. Lots of their stuff is pregnancy and breastfeeding friendly, and it's not too expensive on Amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810468 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:59:13 +0000 threeplusme 2810468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't do protein shakes but i did have carnation breakfast drink. I used the packets you mix into milk. I was teaching when pregnant with my firsts, twins, and was told to gain 20lbs by 20 weeks. My students ate breakfast in the classroom so I'd just grab an extra milk carton and dump in a packet. Easy quick snack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810465 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:22:08 +0000 hony bologna 2810465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't do protein shakes, but I did drink Ensure and eat protein bars when I was pregnant, and they worked a treat. I had hyperemesis and had a tough time gaining weight, and I noticed a big difference once I started taking these and was ultimately able to gain a normal amount of pregnancy weight (24 lbs.). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810451 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 14:19:23 +0000 maddyz 2810451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drank shakelee protein shakes when I needed them. I don't like shakes, but it saved my butt sometimes... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810417 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 08:12:44 +0000 mrsjd 2810417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did! They’re great. I used. Vega protein powder. I talked to my doctor and did some research. I felt completely safe about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810416 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 08:10:40 +0000 Pollywog 2810416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't do protein shakes, but am still nursing at 33 weeks. My midwife suggested almond butter toast and grilled cheese. My pediatrician was much more concerned (kiddo is a twig) and suggested we both drink "monkey milkshakes " a banana, peanut butter, and whole milk yogurt. It's really yummy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810408 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:00:59 +0000 gingerbebe 2810408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked Orgain - low carb, no artificial sweeteners, plant based protein (I had to stay off dairy for my kids’). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810391 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:55:13 +0000 Tanjowen 2810391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did all through pregnancy from our gym juice bar! Would an option just be protein rich smoothies without the powder? Like full fat yogurt, avocado, flax seed, banana, peanut butter, etc? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810389 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:45:10 +0000 justjules 2810389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was pregnant and nursing for 6-7mo. I didn't do protein shakes but drank water like crazy! Like over a gallon a day crazy. I gained too much weight during my first pregnancy so I tried to be careful with my second pregnancy with the caleries. Good luck (&amp; hi fellow April 17 mama!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810386 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:36:46 +0000 themrsgoff 2810386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ME! I do. I drink a protein shake every single morning before I eat anything. I'm also pregnant and nursing, so getting enough calories, especially protein has been a major concern to me. If I can sneak in 17 g of protein by drinking, sign me up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/protein-shakes-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding#post-2810384 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:22:06 +0000 littleblessings 2810384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone ever drank protein shakes while pregnant or nursing? I’m pregnant and nursing and my dr said I need to increase my calorie intake to provide for both babies. I figured this might be a good way to do that without feeling absolutely horrible. Any experiences? </p>