Is It Safe To Drink Soy Milk During Pregnancy?

 

7. Side Effects Of Soy Milk For Pregnant Women

Despite the high nutritional content, probable side effects of soymilk cannot be ignored completely. Here is a closer look at some of them:
Soy milk contains isoflavonesi that mimics estrogeni.
Experiments conducted on animals taking high doses of soy milk found development of tumors or other physical deformities in the unborn child.

8. Some pregnant mothers are known to develop allergic symptoms

like rashes, swelling, breathing troubles, vomiting and nausea due to regular consumption of soy milk. Soy milk consumption in rare cases also resulted in anaphylaxis. There has been no conclusive report so far that completely disapproves intake of soy milk in pregnancy. However, it is better to avoid consumption of soy milk in excess to avoid birth defects in babies.