Probiotics?

malamutemommy

I take GNC's Ultra Probiotic Complex 50. I've read that probiotics are considered generally safe in pregnancy but the effects to your baby are not fully understood. This makes me a little nervous. I tried calling my doctor but he is out of the office on Thursdays and I totally blanked about that. Is anyone else taking probiotic? The probiotic I'm taking has a concentration of 50 billion. Is this too much?

babyLOLO13

I take 30 Billion and from all I've read its completely fine.  Plus it will totally help with the constipation if you get lucky enough to experience it.. dun dun dun.

Mstinemetz

Probiotics stay in your digestive tract so they are not going to harm your baby. Many women take them to help avoid constipation and irregularity in their bm's through the pregnancy.

malamutemommy

babyLOLO13:

I take 30 Billion and from all I've read its completely fine.nbsp; Plus it will totally help with the constipation if y

mestills

I take probiotics, I think just the 5 billion count.  I have read that taking probiotics actually helps prevents ear infections in your child.  I have never heard/read anything negative about using them during pregnancy.  But it is good to