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?
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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.
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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 (& hi fellow April 17 mama!)
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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?
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I liked Orgain - low carb, no artificial sweeteners, plant based protein (I had to stay off dairy for my kids’).
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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!
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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.
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I drank shakelee protein shakes when I needed them. I don't like shakes, but it saved my butt sometimes...
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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.).
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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.
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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.
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