Protein shakes while breastfeeding?

Question

I never thought about it when I was nursing my second bc I wasn’t working out. But now since having baby number 3 five weeks ago my family and I are getting ready to start working out and what not again. So now I’m curious if protein shakes are healthy when nursing?

Answer

Just make your own shakes with soy milk. My favorite is 8oz soy milk, frozen banana, peanut butter, apple, flax seeds and cinnamon.

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You can also make your own smoothies like another poster mentioned. My favorite especially the last trimester is a date smoothie (since dates will shorten and help labor). I add milk, frozen bananas, blueberries, peanut butter, dates, spinach, flax. Blend it up and drink. So yummy. You can customize them however you’d like.

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Never tried it but there is this...

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Vegetarian whey protein

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I had protein shakes my whole pregnancy... I had “Premium protein” shake my obgny recommended it. Even after pregnancy I m taking it but not regularly as before but at least thrice a week... Now after seeing your post I m concerned about this... Is it not safe? 😰... Anyone please help me

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It depends on what is in them and how much you use. I’ve been drinking one but not every day after researching. Pregnant women need more protein but not too much and many protein shakes come with things that aren’t good for the baby. I’ve even seen some shakes with warnings on them for pregnant women. I would run it by your provider and or a dietitian.

Protein shakes while breastfeeding?

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