LC'ing and Breastfeeding.....

Lolita1 · 09-11-2003, 09:02 AM

Good Morning again!

I'm about to give birth (any day now). While I was pregnant, I didn't LC, and would like to start back up after I have the baby. I didn't gain too much weight while pregnant, and maybe will have only gained an extra 25 pounds (above low sig). I plan on Breastfeeding (and using formula) for the first 6 weeks, but as soon as I go back to work, I'll be using formula only (or close to only).

Is it safe to LC while breastfeeding and using formula (both)? Or should I do a more moderate approach and just not eat any 'bad' carbs (i.e. sugar, white bread, potatos, pasta etc.)? Or should I wait the six weeks and THEN start LC'ing. While breastfeeding is important to me, so is getting back to a healthy body-state. I know that breastfeeding will help with that either way, and since my first child was unable to breastfeed this may be a moot point.

Anyone who has LC'd while breastfeeding, or who has researched this topic would have my greatest appreciation in responding to this question!

Thanks again and *hugs*

Loli

Butterflymama · 09-11-2003, 10:27 AM

Stick to maintenance foods...that should be perfectly safe. I breastfeed my daughter but I waited until she was only nursing a few times a day and was getting the majority of her nutrition from other sources before I started doing a modified induction. She is still nursing a bit, and I've seen no ill effects on her whatsoever. If I were you, I would start out with maintenance until the baby is on formula, then do a full induction. Good luck!

Lolita1 · 09-11-2003, 02:03 PM

Thanks Adrielle, that's what I thought I should do, too!

DianeKJ · 09-11-2003, 03:03 PM

According to Dr. A's book, you should NOT be in ketosis while pregnant or breastfeeding. They don't know yet either way how passing ketones through breastmilk affects an infant. That being said there's no reason not to low carb on the "maintance" part of the diet. Then induct when your baby is on formula.

Good luck and congratulations!
-Di

utherp · 09-11-2003, 03:13 PM

Come find us Nursing mOms in The challenge room, here is the link:

http://www.low-carb-friends.com/bbs/...hreadid=140653

See ya there

earthymomto4 · 09-11-2003, 03:33 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm new to low carb eating, have lost 8 pounds and 7 inches so far and I am pretty pleased. I also nursed all four of my kids, ages 10, 8, 4 and 3. I'm a RN and also own a private lactation support practice. Here are 2 links to my business websites:
KonzaBaby Perinatal Services
breast-pumps.com

I thought you nursing mamas might want to see what La Leche League has to say about low-carbing. Here is the link:

LLL Low carb FAQ

I've cared for a few moms who were eating LC that they sometimes have experienced a drop in milk supply but when they added back some limited carbs like you do in OWL, their milk supply came right back but it took about a week.

HTH!

Maurenne

LunaAshling · 09-11-2003, 11:36 PM

Follow my link.....

Jennyl · 09-11-2003, 11:39 PM

you can definitely do low carb while nursing
just not a ketogenic diet
atkins maintenance or sugarbusters would work

Lolita1 · 09-12-2003, 07:26 AM

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply to my post. I'll definately read and re-read all of the great info you guys have given me.

Hopefully I'll be able to start back soon, as I had contractions all night. Not enough to actually go to the hospital, but enough to warrant a call to the doctor. Keep your fingers crossed that this is it! Can't wait to have a little girl after 2 very rambunctous boys!

Thanks again to all of you!

*hugs*

09-11-2003, 09:02 AM	#1
Lolita1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central Cali Coast Posts: 2,233 Gallery: Lolita1 Stats: 242/218.8/154 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/19/07 - restart	LC'ing and Breastfeeding..... Good Morning again! I'm about to give birth (any day now). While I was pregnant, I didn't LC, and would like to start back up after I have the baby. I didn't gain too much weight while pregnant, and maybe will have only gained an extra 25 pounds (above low sig). I plan on Breastfeeding (and using formula) for the first 6 weeks, but as soon as I go back to work, I'll be using formula only (or close to only). Is it safe to LC while breastfeeding and using formula (both)? Or should I do a more moderate approach and just not eat any 'bad' carbs (i.e. sugar, white bread, potatos, pasta etc.)? Or should I wait the six weeks and THEN start LC'ing. While breastfeeding is important to me, so is getting back to a healthy body-state. I know that breastfeeding will help with that either way, and since my first child was unable to breastfeed this may be a moot point. Anyone who has LC'd while breastfeeding, or who has researched this topic would have my greatest appreciation in responding to this question! Thanks again and hugs Loli __________________ Loli 242/218.8/154 There's a thin girl living inside of me, screaming to get out... I've just been cramming food down my throat to muffle the noise!! PROUD Member of The Sayonara CARBOnara Challenge *Rank is : CORPORAL* (26 % to Goal)**

09-11-2003, 03:13 PM	#5
utherp MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mouth Of The Catskills...New York Posts: 2,923 Gallery: utherp Stats: 202.5 / 168 / 150 WOE: DANDR!!! Start Date: 3/31/03 Sayonara Carbonara Original Crew member!	Come find us Nursing mOms in The challenge room, here is the link: http://www.low-carb-friends.com/bbs/...hreadid=140653 See ya there Last edited by utherp : 09-11-2003 at 03:14 PM.

09-11-2003, 03:33 PM	#6
earthymomto4 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 13 Gallery: earthymomto4	La Leche League has an article on LC eating Hi everyone, I'm new to low carb eating, have lost 8 pounds and 7 inches so far and I am pretty pleased. I also nursed all four of my kids, ages 10, 8, 4 and 3. I'm a RN and also own a private lactation support practice. Here are 2 links to my business websites: KonzaBaby Perinatal Services breast-pumps.com I thought you nursing mamas might want to see what La Leche League has to say about low-carbing. Here is the link: LLL Low carb FAQ I've cared for a few moms who were eating LC that they sometimes have experienced a drop in milk supply but when they added back some limited carbs like you do in OWL, their milk supply came right back but it took about a week. HTH! Maurenne

09-12-2003, 07:26 AM	#9
Lolita1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central Cali Coast Posts: 2,233 Gallery: Lolita1 Stats: 242/218.8/154 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/19/07 - restart	Thank you everyone! Thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply to my post. I'll definately read and re-read all of the great info you guys have given me. Hopefully I'll be able to start back soon, as I had contractions all night. Not enough to actually go to the hospital, but enough to warrant a call to the doctor. Keep your fingers crossed that this is it! Can't wait to have a little girl after 2 very rambunctous boys! Thanks again to all of you! hugs

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09-11-2003, 10:27 AM	#2
Butterflymama Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Florida Posts: 572 Gallery: Butterflymama WOE: Lowcarb Start Date: April 7, 2008 restart	Stick to maintenance foods...that should be perfectly safe. I breastfeed my daughter but I waited until she was only nursing a few times a day and was getting the majority of her nutrition from other sources before I started doing a modified induction. She is still nursing a bit, and I've seen no ill effects on her whatsoever. If I were you, I would start out with maintenance until the baby is on formula, then do a full induction. Good luck!

09-11-2003, 02:03 PM	#3
Lolita1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central Cali Coast Posts: 2,233 Gallery: Lolita1 Stats: 242/218.8/154 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/19/07 - restart	Thanks Adrielle, that's what I thought I should do, too!

09-11-2003, 03:03 PM	#4
DianeKJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 104 Gallery: DianeKJ Stats: 165/160/145 WOE: South Beach	According to Dr. A's book, you should NOT be in ketosis while pregnant or breastfeeding. They don't know yet either way how passing ketones through breastmilk affects an infant. That being said there's no reason not to low carb on the "maintance" part of the diet. Then induct when your baby is on formula. Good luck and congratulations! -Di

09-11-2003, 11:36 PM	#7
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	Follow my link.....

09-11-2003, 11:39 PM	#8
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 23,969 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	you can definitely do low carb while nursing just not a ketogenic diet atkins maintenance or sugarbusters would work