is whey protein safe?

jendawn80 · October 2011

I will be asking my OB when I see him next, but was just wondering if anyone knows if whey protein is safe during pregnancy. I've been having 1-2 protein shakes per day without any concerns until a trainer at the gym today said I should make sure with my dr. and that he thought it wasn't safe. I googled and found mixed answers. Thanks!!

mrsredrox · October 2011

I've been using it this whole time with no problem...

SoccerMama9 · October 2011

I checked out the ingredients and compared it against supplements/minerals pregnant women should avoid and my brand passed the test. I drink one every morning b4 I workout and sometimes when I come home from work starving and need something to hold me over until dinner is cooked.

I was taking Beachbody?s Shakeologly but it had a few ingredients in it that should be avoided during pregnancy but I?ve heard some women continue their Shakeologly through their pregnancy.

blushingbride_08 · October 2011

SoccerMama9:

I checked out the ingredients and compared it against supplements/minerals pregnant women should avoid and my brand passed the test. I drink one every morning b4 I workout and sometimes when I come home from work starving and need something to hold me over until dinner is cooked.

I was taking Beachbody?s Shakeologly but it had a few ingredients in it that should be avoided during pregnancy but I?ve heard some women continue their Shakeologly through their pregnancy.

Which ingredients should be avoided during pregnancy? Just curious...

alison518 · October 2011

jendawn80:
I will be asking my OB when I see him next, but was just wondering if anyone knows if whey protein is safe during pregnancy. I've been having 1-2 protein shakes per day without any concerns until a trainer at the gym today said I should make sure with my dr. and that he thought it wasn't safe. I googled and found mixed answers. Thanks!!

Good question!!! Let us know what you find out!

SoccerMama9 · October 2011

blushingbride_08:
SoccerMama9:

I checked out the ingredients and compared it against supplements/minerals pregnant women should avoid and my brand passed the test. I drink one every morning b4 I workout and sometimes when I come home from work starving and need something to hold me over until dinner is cooked.

I was taking Beachbody?s Shakeologly but it had a few ingredients in it that should be avoided during pregnancy but I?ve heard some women continue their Shakeologly through their pregnancy.

Which ingredients should be avoided during pregnancy? Just curious...

I think I just googled "suppliments to avoid during pregnancy". I think I also read some stuff on babycenter.com

jendawn80 · October 2011

Thanks for everyone's responses! I don't see why it would be unsafe, but I'll ask my doctor and let you know what I find out.

MesmrEwe · October 2011

It's one thing if you're drinking a basic boring protein shake vs. some super stack high energy with TONS of caffeine drink that happens to have protein...

If you're using just a simple protein shake, it's completely safe!