My MIL keeps telling me to have women's horlicks daily for strength, but I wasnt sure if its actually okay during pregnancy. I have some at home already. Planning to ask my gynac on next visit but thought I'd check here first, anyone had it?
It's usually safe, but please double check with your doctor first, especially if you have thyroid issues like I did. Sometimes these powders have added sugar or soy which might interfere with your medication. I had to get my TSH checked every month, so my gynac advised me exactly what supplements to take.
I actually tracked my daily nutrition on my pregnancy app and noticed I was falling short on calcium, so I asked my gynac about Women's Horlicks. She said it's fine but suggested a customized protein powder instead. Check your daily intake on a tracker, it really helps to see what nutrients u actually need before buying anything!
I preferred getting my nutrition from whole foods and did some mild exercises to stay fit, but only after my doc permitted. If you are looking at Horlicks for extra energy, it might be okay, but check the sugar content. Better to ask your gynac if you really need it or if simple home-cooked meals and safe walks are enough.
My MIL was totally against these packaged powders and wanted me to drink plain milk with badam and kesar instead, haha! But I really wanted to try Women's Horlicks for the taste. I asked my doc during my next visit and she said it's perfectly fine to have, so even my MIL agreed.
Oh I totally panicked about this during my first trimester! I accidentally had a cup of it and spent hours googling if it would harm the baby. Honestly, it's completely safe and normal to have. Don't stress like I did, just ask your doc once to be 100% peaceful.
Carrying twins meant I needed double the nutrition, but my stomach had zero space for heavy drinks! I tried Women's Horlicks but it felt a bit heavy with all my other supplements. It is safe, but honestly, don't force yourself if you feel bloated. Pregnancy is already hard enough without forcing down drinks u don't enjoy!
It is generally safe to drink, but watch out for the sweetness as it can sometimes cause acidity. I used to have it occasionally during my pregnancy days and even now while breastfeeding. Just take a small scoop first to see if it suits your stomach.
Since I had a miscarriage in the past, I became extremely cautious about everything I put in my mouth. I didn't take even a single health drink without showing the ingredient list to my doctor first. I would highly suggest just taking a quick picture of the label and sending it to your gynac to be absolutely sure.
