Protein shakes during pregnancy

[Sonja]

Hi

I'm almost 26 weeks and am finding it very hard to find time to eat properly during the day - we've just moved across the country and I have both kids at home full time and it's very full on at the moment. My appetite is also very low so I'm just not eating enough.

I was thinking of supplementing my diet with a protein shake but wasn't sure if it is safe during pregnancy - my limited research goes both ways - mainly that you need to be careful you're not doubling up on any vitamins you might be taking otherwise.

I just wondered whether any other pregnant women have looked into this and found a "safe" one they could recommend.

Thanks in advance.

Sonja

[second time mumma]

Sorry, I realise that this is in the IVF section, but since I read I couldnt not answer.

When I was pregnant I was actually advised by my OB and another specialist to bulk up my diet with Sustagen. I was quite sick from morning sickness, and living on limited calories (I couldnt keep anything down). I would think that as long as you are not using them as a meal replacement, that it would be ok.

Maybe ring the maternity hospital you're booked into, or even talk to your local pharmacist and see what they say.

[Jolie]

Yes I'm on sustagen. Hospital advised me and it's yummmo :)

[Sonja]

Thanks heaps. Hadn't thought of sustogen but yes that would be ok

Thanks again.

[mimsie]

Yeah sustagen is probably a good option. If you're concerned talk to your doc or even ask to see a dietitian to discuss your options.

[TNTbub]

Sonja - I got told no to protein shakes like celebrity slim, tony ferguson, the ones the weight lifters use.

But that sustagen is ok.

TNTbub