The best protein powders for pregnancy, ranked
Of the 7 protein powders for pregnancy we have checked against their labels, the highest-scoring are Perelel Triple-Support Protein (66/100), Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake Pregnancy & Postpartum (64/100) and Needed Prenatal Collagen Protein (62/100).
Powders the brand makes for pregnancy (most for after birth too). Products made only for after birth are in our pregnancy guide. We rank by the TBPP Quality Score: protein density, third-party testing, label transparency and sugar, scored against our published standard. Last checked 2026-10-14.
This is general information, not medical advice. Dietitians we quote say most of your protein should come from food. Check with your OB, midwife or doctor before adding a supplement, and look at the caffeine and herb notes for each product. Protein powder in pregnancy: what to check
Our picks
66/100 on our standard, with no caffeine or herbs on our record of the label.
$2.68 per 25 g of protein, the lowest in the top half.
Full ranking
Per serving, from the label. A dash means we couldn't verify it.
| # | Powder | Score | Protein | Sugar | Per 25 g protein | Third-party tested | Caffeine or herbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perelel Triple-Support Protein | 66 | 20 g | 0 g | $3.33 | Clean Label Project | None on record |
| 2 | Ritual Essential Protein Daily Shake Pregnancy & Postpartum | 64 | 20 g | 0 g | $2.93 | Clean Label Project | None on record |
| 3 | Needed Prenatal Collagen Protein | 62 | 14 g | — | $2.68 | No | None on record |
| 4 | Pink Stork Pregnancy + Postpartum Protein | 59 | 20 g | 0 g | $3.33 | No | None on record |
| 5 | WeNatal Prenatal Protein+ for Her | 47 | 20 g | 3 g | $5.00 | No | None on record |
| 6 | Pink Stork Vanilla Plant-Based Protein | 47 | 20 g | 0 g | $2.67 | No | None on record |
| 7 | Boobie Superfoods BOOBIE* Body Organic Superfood Protein | 41 | 19 g | 0 g | $3.68 | No | Herbs: shatavari, moringa, maca, turmeric |