Is protein powder safe during pregnancy?

My doctor said I need more protein, but I am so scared to take any powder because of the chemicals. Did anyone else feel anxious about this during their pregnancy? I would love to know if you guys just managed with normal food like paneer and pulses.

I used to spend hours googling every single ingredient on the back of protein powder tubs when I was expecting, which just made me more stressed. If you feel even a little bit doubtful, please don't take them and just ask your gynecologist for a safe prenatal supplement. Your peace of mind is very important right now.

I completely understand how overwhelming and scary it feels to think about what is safe for your baby right now. I had the same intense anxiety and questioned everything I ate. I felt so much better after my gynecologist suggested a simple, organic plant-protein powder without any artificial sweeteners.

I went through a really tough time during my second trimester trying to meet my nutrition targets because of severe nausea. It felt like such a failure when I couldn't eat solid foods and was scared to use powders. Getting a gentle, customized meal plan from a prenatal dietician finally saved my mental health.