Can you drink ensure during pregnancy?

Question

During pregnancy, I sometimes struggle to eat full meals, especially with morning sickness. My friend suggested drinking Ensure for added nutrition. I just wanted to confirm if it's safe and beneficial to drink Ensure during pregnancy, or if there are any specific types to avoid.

Aman Preet Singh · Accepted Answer

My wife drank Ensure during her pregnancy because she had severe morning sickness and couldn't keep food down. Our doctor said it was fine for some extra nutrition, but definitely ask your own gynaecologist first.

Sita Marathe · Answer

I tried so many home remedies like dry ginger and honey for my nausea, but nothing worked and I lost weight. My doctor then suggested nutritional shakes. They really help when you can't eat proper meals, but consult your doc first.

Kunal Kapoor · Answer

If you're struggling to eat your favorite foods due to nausea, nutritional drinks like Ensure can bridge the gap. But don't rely only on shakes, try to have small portions of home-cooked food when you can!

Jyoti Sharma · Answer

Yes, it is generally safe if your doctor recommends it for extra protein and vitamins. Just check with them once to make sure it suits your body.

Venkatesh Prasad · Answer

Don't just buy nutritional powders based on online reviews. Some variants have high sugar or specific ingredients not meant for pregnancy. Verify with your gynaecologist before starting.

Neha Joshi · Answer

Don't stress too much about your diet, babe. If you're too tired to cook or eat, a nutritional drink like Ensure is a lifesaver. Just double check with your doctor on the exact flavor and type!

Can you drink ensure during pregnancy?

6 answers

Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

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