SoyMilk Crossroads

Today’s blog entry hits close to home.  I can only hope that it raises questions and inquiries so that women will do some research resulting in educated choices that they truely believe in.  Today’s myth…..

Pregnant women need to drink more milk.

I have to believe that it’s because of the need for calcium that pregnant women are told to drink more milk.  It certainly can’t be because of the high fat content of milk.  Doctors are always concerned with “too much” weight gain during pregnancy, for which milk would contribute.

Infant Health

The more cow’s milk a pregnant woman drinks, the more likely the infant will need that suction tube hospitals always have on hand.  It sucks out the thick mucus from the baby’s nose and throat at delivery so he/she can breathe.
 

It’s called “muco-protein” and mothers-to-be may want to learn more about this.  Remember, your unborn is eating what you’re eating.  The high mucus content of milk passes into your baby.  You may want to consider cutting back on dairy products during pregnancy and look at other calcium and protein alternatives.
 

Of course, soymilk and soy foods are a great choice, high in both calcium and protein, without the side effects of the above discussion. 

On to Day 9.      Back to Day 7.