Anyone using/used Shakeology when Pregnant?

MrsB012 · May 2015

I was just wondering if anyone here is using shakeology while pregnant? My midwife has approved the ingredients; but just looking for personal experiences (which I know can be different anyways)

Thanks!

BellaM110 · May 2015

I'd like to know this myself. I drank it everyday before I found out I was pregnant and have since stopped when I found out a few weeks ago. I haven't had my first appt yet so I haven't been able to ask. I'd love to continue drinking it but not with getting approval.

MrsB012 · May 2015

Yes, well let me know what your dr says

I loved it before...Im just a nervous nellie when it comes to taking anything while pregnant!

lablover920 · May 2015

Not sure about shakeology. Some women at my gym drank herbalife while they were pregnant. If your midwife approved the ingredients, I think you should be fine!

lmgagliardi@hotmail.com · May 2015

I've drank shakeology everyday while pregnant so far this time- it's really good for you- I've done my research as well- some OBs will even say just add a folic acid supplement and it can count for your prenatal vitamin because of its contents- I'm still taking my vitamin can't hurt but it's all natural and nutritious so ingredients have been proven safe- I know a number of women that have drank it every day while pregnant and had no issues

MrsB012 · May 2015

awesome! thanks much! do you drink the vegan?

lmgagliardi@hotmail.com · May 2015

No I use just the regular chocolate one- just got my next bag yesterday- love presents on my doorstep

MrsB012 · May 2015

Yes, presents are always awesome!

I like the chocolate one too, I add PB2, some cocoa powder and a tsp of caramel flavour and it tastes like a snickers bar... MMMMM

HARLEYSMOM2010 · May 2015

Was wondering this as well! I'm going to double check with my midwife tomorrow but glad yours says it's ok!

MrsB012 · May 2015

I look forward to hearing what your midwife says too.

BellaM110 · May 2015

I have my first Appt next week so I'll let you know what my doc says. Im just wondering if it overdoing it to drink the shakeology along with taking prenatals?

MrsB012 · May 2015

i was thinking that too...

jdolsen · May 2015

My coach is also a midwife and said that I shouldn't take a prenatal vitamin and shakeology together. So I have been alternating days...on the days I do Shakeology, I skip my prenatal and vice versa. I take a separate folate daily.

kenldav · May 2015

I did Herbalife shakes during my entire pregnancy last time which i think is very similiar to Shakeology. They are loaded with nutrients however, I would do them as a snack and not as a meal replacement.

lovearoo · May 2015

Kudos to you guys, I wish I liked that stuff... But man it was the grossest thing ever!!! I even tried adding ice cream!! Still nasty.
The ingredients are good, I just wish I could stomach the stuff.

bkeller34 · May 2015

My OB cleared it as an alternative to prenatal with a little added folic acid...which is great cause prenatal pills make my stomach sick. I love the vanilla...it's so versatile.

mommy8a · May 2015

Oh nice to know!! I love shakeology because it's one of the few chocolate flavored shakes that doesn't make my sugar spike (I'm type 2d).

MrsB012 · May 2015

awesome! thanks everyone!!

chandler07 · May 2015

I drink vegan chocolate. Other shakes just don't compare. It's straight nutritious. It's one of few my doc approves.

MrsB012 · May 2015

@chandler07 does your doc approve its use in pregnancy as well?

smithnwb · May 2015

I drink it almost every morning. Took the list of ingredients to my Dr. yesterday for my first appt just to be sure and he said it was fine. I still take a prenatal vitamin w dha and I drink it with my breakfast instead of as my breakfast (which is what I did pre-pregnancy). I also mix mine w unsweetened almond milk or fat free organic milk so it's a good way for me to get in some extra calcium

cristinapage72 · May 2015

My doctor said it was fine, as long as I took an extra DHA and folic acid supplement. I was happy she said that because I can't go to the bathroom without it!

LauraSmarterSpam · May 2015

I was drinking it everyday, but sometimes it is way too sweet for me. On those days, I just take my prenatal. My Obsaidit was fine as long as I took a folate supplement and I also take a Dha supplement.

imfunsizeniki · May 2015

It shouldn't be taken WITH a prenatal, as you can overdose on vitamin A and both have a full daily supply. The other vitamins are ok, but A is one you shouldn't take too much of. So just add DHA and folate to the shake.

lalg28 · May 2015

So glad someone posted this! Been avoiding it cause I wasn't sure, but I'm totally pulling it out of the cabinet again! Shakeology always helped keep me constant and the prenatal I'm taking has me totally stopped up for the last week, it's miserable!

BellaM110 · May 2015

Just wanted to share ... I just came from my first appointment and saw a midwife. Like others had said, She said using shakeology was fine just use it in place of my prenatal but to supplement with folic acid.

MrsB012 · May 2015

thats awesome to hear

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