Pregnancy & Supplements: What’s Safe & What’s Not

If you are thinking about it or are pregnant, you are likely to get bombarded with advice and information from EVERYONE you know (and quite possibly strangers on the street!).

You will hear anything from what you can and can’t eat or drink to what you should and shouldn’t do. Yes, I do know what it’s like because last year I was pregnant. Let me tell you, from my own experience, you will get overwhelmed with advice and information that many well-meaning people share with you.

You will hear about it, and a lot of it is what supplements you can and can’t take. I went through all that, and the information out there is not the best! First, because there aren’t many scientific studies available, which is fair enough, you can’t test a theory on a tiny human life. So, how do you know what’s safe and what’s not?

Protein and Pregnancy

Let’s talk about protein powders and pregnancy. Currently, no scientific studies are indicating any concerns about the consumption of protein powder during pregnancy. However, you should always ask your doctor before taking any kind of supplement.

What’s Not Safe

Now with the not so safe supplements to take when pregnant or even breastfeeding. Pre-workouts or any supplement that contains high amounts of caffeine.

Final thoughts

If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you should always talk to your doctor about what’s best for you and your baby. Adding a supplement to your diet can help if you are deficient. Generally, you can meet your dietary requirements through a healthy and balanced diet.

So, if you are not sure what to do or what to take, talk to your healthcare professional. It’s important to eat healthily even if you are taking a supplement. Remember that a supplement is a supplement and not a replacement!