If you are an athlete or have an active lifestyle, you may have wondered: ‘Should my exercise routine change during pregnancy and breastfeeding?’ As a former division 1 athlete, I sure have. You may have seen the news about athletes who compete at the highest level during or shortly after pregnancy. Serena Williams won the Australian Open while 8 weeks pregnant. Alysia Montano ran the 800-meter race at a national meet in her third trimester. Allyson Felix won a gold medal at the World …
The Baby Blog: protein shakes
What’s the Scoop on Protein Supplements during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
Do you enjoy protein shakes, adding protein powder to your smoothies, or using pre-workout mixes with protein? My friend, Emily, is currently in her first trimester and loves getting extra protein. Before she got pregnant, she started power lifting, which also came with extra protein supplementation. Once she got pregnant, Emily asked me, like so many others in her position, if she could continue her protein supplementation during pregnancy and when breastfeeding. With any pregnancy, there is …
