I just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant, I was googling things which is never a good idea and saw a lot of things pregnant woman can and cannot eat and drink. That being said is drinking Whey Protein while pregnant safe?
Congratulations! That’s very exciting 
There are a few studies investigating protein supplementation during pregnancy and they show:
- For undernourished mothers- protein supplements seem to improve outcomes by reducing risk of fetal death during labor, increases in birthweight, and fewer babies who were small for gestational age.
- For otherwise well-nourished mothers, consuming protein supplements doesn’t really seem to do anything
If consuming a protein shake helps you meet your nutritional goals and your protein supplement is third-party tested (like ours, for example), then I have little concern with a mom-to-be using a protein supplement. That said, I don’t think there are unique benefits to doing so either unless undernourished.
-Jordan
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Thank you so much!! That has helped to ease my mind.