Bee pollen while breastfeeding?

by Diane
(BC)

I am currently breastfeeding. Is it ok to take raw bee pollen?


Angela's Comments:

Excellent question. Let me preface my answer with this. I am not a doctor and I can't medically advise people. I can only speak from own personal experience and pass these on.

That being said, we have had many clients safely use bee pollen during pregnancy and while breast feeding.

In fact, I consumed bee pollen during my entire pregnancy on a regular basis and continued to take it the entire time I breast fed. And my baby is healthy as can 'bee' as are the many babies that were fed bee pollen through their mothers breast milk! No side effects or negative reports have been reported back to me by the mothers. (this is not to say 100% that there were no issues but I think it is safe to say that it is unlikely there were any based on the complete lack of negative feedback)

Keep in mind that bee pollen is first and foremost a food. It is packed with vitamins and minerals, protein and good fats, all of which are healthy for a baby. Bee pollen has an amazing safely record and those that are sensitive to it have pollen sensitivities. Follow my directions in How to Take Bee Pollen and always ensure that your health care practitioner is aware of the supplements that you are taking. If at any time things don't feel right, discontinue consuming it.

I would highly recommend that you make sure you're consuming as safe a product as possible. Try to get a source that you trust is free of chemicals, insecticides, pesticides and anti-biotics. The last thing you want to do is pass these substances onto your precious baby.