Newbie needing lots of information!!!

[superstitious_chick]

:? hey everyone, i am interested in getting into bodybuilding but am 18 weeks pregnant at the moment. i go to the gym and weight train 3-4 times a week now (pregnancy safe off course), but after baby is born i wanna get into it. not sure about protein rich diet and breastfeeding tho. i currently weigh 85kgs.

[Pseudonym]

Welcome! I can't see anything wrong with a protein rich diet - in fact I'd think it would be extremely helpful, both before and after the birth. I'd be more cautious about other supplements though. Having said that, I'm no expert - check with your doctor!

[Pittbull]

Welcome! I can't see anything wrong with a protein rich diet - in fact I'd think it would be extremely helpful, both before and after the birth. I'd be more cautious about other supplements though. Having said that, I'm no expert - check with your doctor!

I agree, just make sure that you are getting most of your protein from a good food source as many protein powders aren't suitable for both pregnant of breast feeding mothers.

Also look into a good folic acid supplement! & check with your doctor 1st!

[waldo]

Not sure, but I think Vitamin A is a no-no too.

[superstitious_chick]

i cant take folic acid as it makes me really sick, are there any protein drinks available for pregnant woman?

[poos_n_wees]

I think the jury's still out on this one - but my friend's also pregnant, and her doctor told her that protein powder is fine as long as she avoids the ones containing artificial sweeteners.

[sponge]

hmm, heaps of BB products say "do you not use if you're pregnant" :grin: