Is Mammas Milk Bar Protein Powder Safe for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding?

Short answer — yes ❤️

Mammas Milk Bar Protein Powder was thoughtfully created by a mum, for mums, to help support pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding nutrition with simple, high-quality ingredients you can actually recognise.

Created From One Mamma to Another

When I was pregnant, I struggled to find a clean protein powder I genuinely felt comfortable drinking.

Everything I found seemed packed with:

• artificial sweeteners

• thickeners

• gums

• fillers

• unnecessary additives

• workout-focused ingredients not designed for pregnant or breastfeeding women

I wanted something simple.
Something natural.
Something I could trust while growing and nourishing my baby.

So we created it ourselves.

Made With Clean New Zealand Whey Protein

Our protein powders use pure whey protein concentrate sourced from pasture-fed New Zealand cows.

Whey protein is a naturally occurring dairy protein produced during the cheese-making process and is widely recognised as a high-quality complete protein source.

In fact, premium New Zealand whey is considered one of the highest quality whey sources globally and is commonly used in infant nutrition products exported around the world.

Why Whey Protein?

Whey protein contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it what’s known as a complete protein.

Protein plays an important role in:

• tissue growth

• muscle support

• recovery

• postpartum healing

• baby development

• breast milk production

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, protein requirements increase significantly to support both mum and baby.

How Much Protein Do Pregnant & Breastfeeding Mums Need?

Protein needs increase during:

• pregnancy

• postpartum recovery

• breastfeeding

Here's a table to illustrate your minimum protein needs and nutrient Values for Australia and New Zealand recommend intake during lactation and pregnancy to support maternal health and baby development

Many mums may require approximately 70–100g+ of protein daily depending on:

• body weight

• breastfeeding demands

• trimester

• activity levels

• postpartum recovery needs

22g Protein Per Serve

Each serving of Mammas Milk Bar Protein Powder provides approximately:

• 22g of protein support

• clean whey protein concentrate

• simple ingredients

• no unnecessary fillers

It’s designed to help support your daily protein intake alongside a healthy balanced diet.

We Keep Our Ingredients Simple

At Mammas Milk Bar, we believe less is more.

That’s why our protein powders are formulated with as few unnecessary ingredients as possible.

We use:

• pure New Zealand whey protein concentrate

• real cocoa in our Chocolate flavour

• real ground vanilla bean in our Vanilla flavour

No complicated ingredient lists.
No artificial colours.
No excessive fillers.

Just thoughtfully sourced ingredients made for mums.

Why Most Protein Powders Aren’t Designed for Pregnancy

Many traditional protein powders are formulated for:

• gym performance

• bodybuilding

• muscle gain

• sports supplementation

This often means they contain:

• artificial sweeteners

• thickeners

• gums

• stimulants

• excessive additives

• unnecessary fortified ingredients

That’s why many pregnant and breastfeeding mums become cautious when choosing protein supplements.

We wanted to create something specifically designed with motherhood in mind.

A Convenient Way to Support Protein Intake

We know motherhood can be exhausting.

Between:

• morning sickness

• food aversions

• busy schedules

• cluster feeding

• postpartum recovery

• sleepless nights

…meeting protein needs consistently is not always easy.

A protein smoothie can simply be a convenient way to help support daily nourishment when life feels full.

Ingredients You Can Actually Recognise

We believe in keeping things transparent.

That’s why our packaging is clear — because we genuinely want mums to feel confident about what they’re putting into their bodies.

Our philosophy is simple:

“If you can’t say it, don’t eat it.”

Important Note

Every pregnancy and breastfeeding journey is different.

While our protein powders were carefully formulated for pregnancy and breastfeeding mums, we always recommend speaking with your healthcare professional if you have:

• allergies

• medical conditions

• dietary concerns

• pregnancy complications

• specific nutritional needs

Protein powder should never replace a healthy balanced diet, but rather support it.

Proudly Made in New Zealand

From our whey protein to our real vanilla and cocoa, every ingredient was carefully selected with mums in mind.

Simple ingredients.
Thoughtfully formulated.
Made by mums, for mums ✨

Are protein powders safe during pregnancy and lactation?

Short answer is NO. Most protein powders out there are formulated for workouts, or non pregnant, non breastfeeding men and women, and are targeted at building muscle or aiding a healthy active lifestyle. This can mean these protein powders can contain artificial flavorings, colours, thickeners, bulking agents and are usually fortified with vitamins or minerals and sweetener.

The reason behind why most protein powders out there are considered a big no no to pregnant and breastfeeding women, is because of all the added artificial flavorings, colours, thickeners, bulking agents, vitamins or minerals and sweeteners

What are the Protein requirements during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?

As a mamma, you'll need extra protein to support both a growing baby, a changing body through pregnancy and postpartum, and also for breastfeeding to make that fabulous quality liquid gold.

It is recommended that a mamma needs between extra 70 to 100+ grams of protein and between extra 350 to 450 calories per day to support healthy development and aid quality milk supply.

Reference Protein Values for Australia and New Zealand (https://www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/protein) recommends increasing protein intake to 1.1g per kg of your body weight during lactation. Normal protein needs are 0.8g per kg in your non pregnant, non breastfeeding self. Protein needs can increase depending on how much milk a mamma produces during lactation and how active a mamma can be during pregnancy.

Protein needs can usually be met by having a wide and varied diet in whole food protein sources such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, tofu, beans, nuts and seeds.

So there you have it, protein is required to support development of your body building blocks during a growing pregnancy, recovery in postpartum healing, and to produce nourishing liquid gold for your baby.

Every woman is special and every journey is special, We do recommend that prior to taking protein supplements, all mammas should seek independent advice from their doctor to be sure what protein powder is suitable for them.

Please do note, no protein powder is ever a meal replacer, and serves no other purpose than to support protein needs. All mammas need a healthy and varied diet, including whole grains, vegetables, fresh fruits, calcium and healthy fat rich foods such as omega 3s to wholly support lactation and pregnancy. If any doubt, seek advice from your doctor.

References

Reference Nutrient Values for Australia and New Zealand – Protein
https://www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/protein

American Pregnancy Association – Protein During Pregnancy
https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/protein-during-pregnancy/

NCBI – Protein Requirements During Lactation
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK235589/