It looks like I'm getting back to back colds (thank you daycare!), so I would like to start taking probiotics. I didn't know if it was safe while pregnant, but I want to get healthy before we fly to see my brother next week.
Do/did you take them? And if you did, what brand did you take?
pomelo / 5228 posts
Its my understanding that probiotics are for digestion, not for the immune system? I could be completely wrong though. Also, I think they would be fine for pregnancy, but again, I don't really know for sure 
pomegranate / 3921 posts
I take probiotics for digestion, and when I got pregnant my midwife said it was absolutely fine to continue taking them. I take the Up & Up Target brand.
persimmon / 1153 posts
I took them throughout my entire pregnancy and while breastfeeding. I usually take Ultimate Flora.
persimmon / 1116 posts
@Mrs.Someone: I could be wrong about this percentage, but I believe they say that 80% of your immune system is in your gut.
pomelo / 5228 posts
@citymouse: Yep, you're probably right on that one. I thought that had more to do with inflammation in the gut though (issues I'm dealing with now). I didn't think it would be the same part that determines whether or not you get a cold though? Biology is quite complex
pear / 1517 posts
I think they are safe. I'd also recommend 1 Emergen-C packet a day (don't over due the vitamin C too much) and using the netipot multiple times a day!
persimmon / 1116 posts
@Mrs.Someone: Youre right, Im not sure about how you catch colds and things like that. I would be interested to understand how that actually works on a biological/cellular level!
grapefruit / 4649 posts
My prenatal includes them, I take New Chapter Perfect Prenatal. In the past I liked the Rainbow Light probiotics but I don't know specifically about those in pregnancy, I think they have a hotline with a person who answers though.
nectarine / 2063 posts
I take align pre pregnancy, currently during & will contiune PP. Its the only thing I have found that works for me. Which sucks cause its expensive!
honeydew / 7909 posts
@Mrs.Someone: probiotics definitely help keep you healthy!
And they are very safe during pregnancy! Just check the ingredients - one of the ones I found had artificial sweeteners.
nectarine / 2132 posts
my pregnant general doctor told me she takes them for constipation issues so i think, yes!
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