In the past, women who were pregnant were encouraged to stay in bed and often not even exercise. Oh how the times have changed!
Considering that labor and delivery are physical, strenuous activities that can last for hours, current research shows that women who work out while pregnant have an easier time during the labor and delivery process than women who don’t exercise, and this can reduce the time in labor by several hours. Wouldn't that be a huge benefit if you could cut time in labor down?
Exercising during your pregnancy can have significant impacts on your health and wellbeing, as well as child development, and even help reduce post partum stress and anxiety!
The most common thing we hear from women during all phases of pregnancy and after, is how to fight depleted energy and get your drive back to get in that workout and stay on track. Especially since you have to limit such things as daily caffeine intake to less than most energy drinks and pre workout drinks have in them for just one serving!
Can You Take a Pre Workout Supplement While Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
The simple answer here is YES, but just like everything when it comes to pregnancy, child development and nursing, the real answer is a lot more complicated than that.
A lot of people who workout, regularly take a pre-workout supplement, because it helps their performance during their workout and aids in muscle growth and recovery. However, if you are pregnant, the majority of the pre workout and energy drink options out there are not for you for a wide range of reasons.
What ingredients to watch out for?
To start, most pre-workout supplements come with A LOT of caffeine. Which is fine in a supplement for most people, but women who are pregnant and nursing have to limit their caffeine intake as too much caffeine comes with risks for everyone.
Many pre workout supplements are also LOADED with Sucralose and artificial sweeteners and flavors. These aren’t ideal for anyone, especially but this is even more relevant for women who are pregnant or nursing. Did you know that Sucralose (the most common sweetener in almost all supplements and flavored drinks out there) is 600 times sweeter than sugar?!!! This is why so many drinks taste so amazing but this artificial sweetener can cause insulin spikes, dependency, and your body to store fats by trying to burn off the sweetener that it believes is loaded with calories. This is also not good for your developing baby or during nursing as it can cause issues with glucose levels and the way their bodies use nutrients and the digestive system.
What pre workout options are out there?
At one point in time there were a couple pre workout options out there that provided the quality ingredients at the right doses that didn't use the cheap artificial ingredients you see, but companies opted to change their products to be pumped full of sucralose, artificial blends and others because of cost and taste, which then makes their products not okay for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to take. Others incorporated BCAAs to their products and Branch Chain Amino Acids are a NO WAY for expecting and nursing mothers. For these very reasons, NutraBump Supplements stepped up and worked with practitioners and dietitians to create a pre workout formula that is safe and approved for use for pregnant and breastfeeding mamas! (It is still recommended to consult your doctor before taking any supplement as some people react differently to different products and ingredients even if they are all natural and nutrients that you get from food)
Why Should I Take NutraBump Pre-Workout?
Luckily, there are supplements formulated specifically for pregnant women. NutraBump Pre-workout allows you to continue your daily workouts, even if you’re pregnant. It helps keep your energy high during the day as well–but without a ton of caffeine or creatine. Instead, NutraBump Up has naturally occurring caffeine that is below the recommended daily allowance for pregnant women. It also has L-citruline, which increases circulation and blood flow. This helps nutrients get to your cells quickly. NutraBump Pre-workout contains beta alanine, which is found in foods that are rich in protein. Beta alanine is an amino acid that helps to fight hydrogen buildup in your muscles, which may cause you to tire more quickly. If you don’t tire as quickly, you can have a better workout.
NutraBump Pre Workout will give you the boost you need, but with natural substances only. We know how important maintaining your fitness level is to your healthy pregnancy, and we want you to be as healthy as possible. That way, when your baby is ready to be born, you’ll have the strength to sail through labor–and prepare for the next step in your life.
NutraBump is the Fit Mamas pre workout of choice during pregnancy and post-natal while breastfeeding to stay healthy, fit, and on top of your nutrition & fitness goals!
