Is protein powder safe to take while breastfeeding?

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I've asked two different pediatricians and both said something different.
Don't know who to believe?? 😂

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really? I thought it was good because breastfeeding moms need more protein intake.

I like Vega Protein. It’s vegan. I just wouldn’t recommend the coconut flavor. It tastes like dirt. lol everything else they make is nice.

Definitely helpful! As a busy mom I don’t have much time to cook 3 high protein meals a day so I drink protein. Boosts my milk production too😊 I’m generally a low supplier 😭 I like to use the brand Twenty2 Nutrition, they’ve got pretty good clean ingredients. They offer collagen egg protein ! I also follow @hannahbower2 & @movelikeamotha on IG, they have great helpful tips on what supplements to take during pregnancy & PP, great content and very informative. They definitely bust a lot of myths as far as supplements and workouts for pregnancy & PP women

Yes! I drink them all the time.

Core protein shakes were good, Simply Teras is good too, I've taken them since giving birth and nothing has happened to my baby, just get one with simple clean ingredients

Yes! Ritual protein powder is so tasty (Vanilla), has simple ingredients and is breastfeeding safe.

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