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Are Proteins And Pre-workout Drinks Safe During Pregnancy?
Question: Hello! I just recently found out that I am pregnant and am only 5 wks along. I have always been VERY active and practice Crossfit about 10 hrs of training a wk. hence, I love my protein and pre-workout drinks. In addition I enjoy coloring my hair every other month, with my next visit set for oct when I'll be 2 mos along. My question are: what protein is safe for pregnant women and the baby?; is there a safe pre-workout I can still take (since I realize most contain caffeine)?; and can I still color my hair while pregnant? I'm a bit freaked out y'all and realllly appreciate your time and help here as I navigate through unchartered waters!
Brief Answer:
Advices are as below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Congratulation for your pregnancy!
You should always take healthy and balanced diet which are having balanced of protein, carbohydrate, fat, minerals and vitamins.
- Protein which are safe during pregnancy are egg protein, dal, almond, nuts, meat, milk, cottage cheese, Yougart etc.
- Exercise are good during pregnancy because it will help your body to build up a stamina during pregnancy and labour.
- But before starting any exercise regime you should consult your treating doctor.
- meditation, yoga and walking is also very effective.
- heavy lifting are not allowed
- You should cut of your caffeine intake during pregnancy but you can take fruit juice, fruits or nuts as a prework out.
- Much research are not done on use of hair colour during pregnancy but because very less quantity absorbed, so effect on baby is also very less.
- but in my opinion frequent hair colouring should be avoided and please use organic or safe hair colour.
First and foremost important thing is enjoy your motherhood and be happy.
Hope I have answered your queries if you have further queries I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Advices are as below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Congratulation for your pregnancy!
You should always take healthy and balanced diet which are having balanced of protein, carbohydrate, fat, minerals and vitamins.
- Protein which are safe during pregnancy are egg protein, dal, almond, nuts, meat, milk, cottage cheese, Yougart etc.
- Exercise are good during pregnancy because it will help your body to build up a stamina during pregnancy and labour.
- But before starting any exercise regime you should consult your treating doctor.
- meditation, yoga and walking is also very effective.
- heavy lifting are not allowed
- You should cut of your caffeine intake during pregnancy but you can take fruit juice, fruits or nuts as a prework out.
- Much research are not done on use of hair colour during pregnancy but because very less quantity absorbed, so effect on baby is also very less.
- but in my opinion frequent hair colouring should be avoided and please use organic or safe hair colour.
First and foremost important thing is enjoy your motherhood and be happy.
Hope I have answered your queries if you have further queries I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
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