Question
Adkins Advantage Milk
Hi Dr. Ramirez,
I am currently 4w5d pregnant after my first IUI. As I am not yet under the care of an OB, I have a question about early pregnancy and I thought you would be better suited to answer than the RN listed under the pregnancy section since you are in the same field as my RE, and I can't contact her at this hour. I drink these "Adkins" drinks every morning for breakfast, as they are similar to Slimfast in that they are a type of meal replacement, but they have 15 grams of protein in them. I do not drink them for weight loss, I do it because I really like them, and I need the quick, on-the-go source of protein in the morning to keep me going for a few hours. These shakes are full of vitamins and low in fat, carbs, and somewhat low in calories. I don't eat meat every day, so I probably need the protein I am getting from them, and they do keep my hunger in check for several hours- not to mention I really, really like 'em! I want to be as healthy an eater as I can be while I am pregnant, and I try to make sure I eat veggies and other healthy stuff with whatever I choose for lunch and dinner. Is there any reason you can come up with that I should not be able to continue drinking these shakes for breakfast during pregnancy?
Attached is the label copied from www.adkins.com
Thank you,
Polly
Canton, MI
AnswerHello Polly,
I see absolutely no reason why you can't drink this in pregnancy.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
