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Hi Ladies!

Just a quick question for you...

Do any of you know of a protein powder that is safe during pregnancy?  Powder specifically, not the pre-made shakes.

I make a smoothie with strawberries, blueberries, banana, fruit juice, vanilla almond milk and raw spinach (it's really good!). My husband has a delicious vanilla protein powder that he drinks and I used to add a scoop to my smoothie which was SO good, but it's one of those weight lifter kind that has chemicals not safe for someone TTC or pregnant so I can't use it anymore.  

Thanks!

Me: 39 DH: 35 - TTC #1 since October 2010
BFP #1 2-1-11 Missed Miscarriage 3-14-11(9 wks)-D&C
BFP #2 9-17-11 EDD 5-29-12
Edward James born 3-14-12 weighing 1lb11oz at 29w1d via c section due to low fluid and growth restriction from crappy placenta.
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  • ksulliksulli member

    I don't know of any, but if it's the vanilla that you want why not just add some extract?

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    imageksulli:

    I don't know of any, but if it's the vanilla that you want why not just add some extract?

    It's more the benefit of the protein as well as the taste and texture that I'm after.  The almond milk already has the vanilla flavor and sometimes I add vanilla yogurt, but there's just something about adding the protein powder that I really like.  Plus it's a great way to get more protein.

    Me: 39 DH: 35 - TTC #1 since October 2010
    BFP #1 2-1-11 Missed Miscarriage 3-14-11(9 wks)-D&C
    BFP #2 9-17-11 EDD 5-29-12
    Edward James born 3-14-12 weighing 1lb11oz at 29w1d via c section due to low fluid and growth restriction from crappy placenta.
    My BFP Chart
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  • haziedazehaziedaze member
    You could probably buy straight whey or soy protein and add that. As long as it doesn't have the other chemicals in it you're probably fine.
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    BFP#2 3/16/11, beta 138; 4/12 Baby/HB DS born 9/10/11 at 29w4d due to partial abruption and PTL
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  • TeacherVickyTeacherVicky member

    I would go to a health food store and see if they sell a whey powder without all of the extra added chemicals.

    If not, another way to add flavour and extra protein is by adding soy milk (the So Good in Vanilla would be a good option).

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  • Galena99Galena99 member
    I use whey protein (from Shop Rite/ Hannaford).  It doesn't have any chemicals in it.  I've also seen it in the organic supermarket I go to.  I am a vegetarian and put it in milk if I have a day where I don't eat much protein. 
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  • sbphotossbphotos member

    imageGalena99:
    I use whey protein (from Shop Rite/ Hannaford).  It doesn't have any chemicals in it.  I've also seen it in the organic supermarket I go to.  I am a vegetarian and put it in milk if I have a day where I don't eat much protein. 

    Could you give me the exact name?  Thanks so much :-)  I'm in NY too so I have access to Shop Rite.

    Me: 39 DH: 35 - TTC #1 since October 2010
    BFP #1 2-1-11 Missed Miscarriage 3-14-11(9 wks)-D&C
    BFP #2 9-17-11 EDD 5-29-12
    Edward James born 3-14-12 weighing 1lb11oz at 29w1d via c section due to low fluid and growth restriction from crappy placenta.
    My BFP Chart
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  • opalloveropallover

    during my first pregnancy i used to get a protein powder fron walmart that just had protein and other nutrients - no weight lifting stuff. oh and no fat. Let me see if I can find it online.

    ETA: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gensoy-Soy-Natural-Protein-Powder-16-oz/10324851#Q%26A+Exchange

    I had showed it to my doctor at the time and she said it was fine. I would check wtih your doctor first though.

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  • JeileneJeilene member
    Hi there!  Try going to a health grocery store like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods or others like that.  Also, when I was TTCL I read online that muscle building shakes aren't good for sperm count, so look into that as well as Folic Acid for him, some posts say it helps with production of sperm, of course, this all depends on how much of a "rush" you are to conceive.  Good luck!
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