My appetite is very low these days and my mom got me a tin of ensure to drink. But im 5 months pregnant and not sure if these health drinks are ok for baby. Did anyone have it during pregnancy?
Aunties in my house said to stick to fresh homemade ragi malt and milk, but my gynac said Ensure is perfectly fine if I struggle to eat. She said it has good vitamins but advised not to replace real food. It’s always best to ask your doctor once to be sure.
My MIL was very skeptical about canned health drinks and wanted me to drink only saffron milk daily. But I showed the Ensure label to my doctor and she gave a green light, saying it's fine in moderation. I used to have it when I didn't feel like eating heavy meals.
I also panicked when my doctor first suggested Ensure, thinking it might have too many chemicals! But then I researched and found it's totally safe and actually very normal for pregnant women who can't digest heavy food. Relax, it's just extra nutrition!
When I was staying at my mummy's place, my morning sickness was so bad that I couldn't digest anything. Mummy asked our family doctor about Ensure, and he said it's safe to have once a day as a supplement. It really helped me keep my strength up during those hard months.
Actually I drank Ensure throughout my third trimester because I had very little appetite and was worried about baby's weight. My doctor suggested it to help me get some extra nutrients easily. My baby was born healthy and active just two months back!
Have faith and keep a positive mind, dear, everything will go well. Ensure is generally safe and helps when you can't eat properly, but please consult your gynac first. Eat healthy, say a little prayer every day, and take care of your health.
Honestly, Ensure is totally fine as a quick protein-and-vitamin boost if your regular diet is lacking. Just watch out for the sugar content because some of those variants are quite sweet. Best way is to run it by your doctor before starting.
