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Is it safe to drink diet shakes during pregnancy?

Diet shakes are safe to drink while you're pregnant as long as you're not using them to help you lose weight.

Dieting during pregnancy is not a good idea. If you need help managing your pregnancy weight gain, your practitioner can help you figure out how to eat a healthy diet and set up an exercise program.

Ready-made diet shakes are typically flavored, milk-based drinks with vitamins, protein, and fiber thrown in. They're not dangerous, and it's fine to have one now and then as a snack on the go. But to get the best nutrition for yourself and your baby, you're better off eating a variety of foods from all food groups.

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