Protein Powder

[jrb1980]

Did any of you stop using protein powder throughout your pregancies? If so, why?

Thanks

[MicheleSC]

Originally posted by jrb1980@May 11 2006, 03:10 PM
Did any of you stop using protein powder throughout your pregancies? If so, why?

Thanks
I didn't stop using protein powder, although I haven't been using it the last month or more, but some people don't like to use artificial sweetners when pregnant and as you know most of the pp contain artificial sweetners. Some people would rather err on the side of caution and not take in anything that has unknown effects.

I was having a shake every morning for breakfast during my second trimester. I needed the protein in the morning - I didn't really feel like actually eating much that early in the am, but I needed something substantial in my tummy... then I just got sort of tired of them and regular food was okay again :)

[Dane]

I use (whey) protein powder during pregnancy. I see no reason not to... it's really helpful in the first trimester when chicken, etc. grosses me out, or morning sickness is upsetting my stomach. Choc protein powder and milk--a lifesaver!

Note--my protein powder has dextrose, ace-K, and aspartame as sweeteners, but this is the only source of AS I eat.