Pregnant and Low Carb???

kycowgirl · 01-10-2005, 09:33 AM

My daughter is 21 and pregnant and I was wondering if the adkins plan was safe for her. She had some weight to lose before she got pregnant and wants to keep from gaining alot more. I would appreciate any suggestions about this. She is due in June.
Thanks,
Trisha

LightlyStarched · 01-10-2005, 09:43 AM

I think low carb is fantastic for pregnancy - lots of protein, good fats, plenty of healthy carbs. Since gaining weight is important in pregnancy make sure to get adequate calories.

I personally couldn't lc during pg - I just craved bad stuff too much. Anyone who can do it deserves BIG kudos.

Diabolique · 01-10-2005, 09:49 AM

From what I have read. Ketosis is not safe but low carb is ok.

Melissa

BFL Chick · 01-10-2005, 09:51 AM

She needs to gain weight during pregnancy. I am guessing she should ask her doctor for approval of a more liberal maintenance phase of this woe.

HerdLady · 01-10-2005, 09:55 AM

I'm not a doctor, but I don't see why keeping it to 100 grams of carbs a day would be bad. That's still 1/3 of what the average American eats and she definitely won't go into ketosis.

AngelHope · 01-10-2005, 10:05 AM

I have done maintenance with all 3 of my pregnancies. That is what DANDR suggests. You add in whole grains, dairy and more veggies to up your carb level - you need to stay out of ketosis. Of course I am sure the women with severe morning sickness are in ketosis so I am not sure WHY.... There is also an AWESOME thread on the Maintenance board for pregnant lowcarbers!!

Congrats on the new grandbaby!

Lisa Rae · 01-10-2005, 10:27 AM

Low-carbing and Atkins is fine..as long as she does Maintenence levels..so no Ketosis! Reason being (and many argue about this) that no research has been done with pregnant mommies and ketosis. Personally..I wouldn't take the risk.

No reason she can't do low-carb though. Many plans like Sugar Busters or Maintenence levels of Atkins are prefered by many doctors to not have excessive weightgain. She shouldn't be tryng to lose weight at tis time..as regardless of HER weight.the baby does need to gain.

Whole grains, fruit, protein and veggies are fab! and will help kep her gain healthy.

kycowgirl · 01-10-2005, 03:47 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I will keep sifting thru the threads. I am new here so still trying to find my way around the boards, so if I post something in the wrong spot, sorry

01-10-2005, 09:33 AM	#1
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,398 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/208.8/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Pregnant and Low Carb??? My daughter is 21 and pregnant and I was wondering if the adkins plan was safe for her. She had some weight to lose before she got pregnant and wants to keep from gaining alot more. I would appreciate any suggestions about this. She is due in June. Thanks, Trisha

01-10-2005, 10:27 AM	#7
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,271 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	Low-carbing and Atkins is fine..as long as she does Maintenence levels..so no Ketosis! Reason being (and many argue about this) that no research has been done with pregnant mommies and ketosis. Personally..I wouldn't take the risk. No reason she can't do low-carb though. Many plans like Sugar Busters or Maintenence levels of Atkins are prefered by many doctors to not have excessive weightgain. She shouldn't be tryng to lose weight at tis time..as regardless of HER weight.the baby does need to gain. Whole grains, fruit, protein and veggies are fab! and will help kep her gain healthy. __________________ 250++/???/150 Quit smoking and gained 35 back!! Working towards goal once again ( Still not smoking though! Woo Hoo) Atkins for Life! "I'm not Bad, I'm just drawn that Way!"..Jessica Rabbit

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01-10-2005, 09:43 AM	#2
LightlyStarched MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,085 Gallery: LightlyStarched Stats: 245/229/140 5'4" WOE: IF Start Date: 2/22/04, started IF 8/10/08	I think low carb is fantastic for pregnancy - lots of protein, good fats, plenty of healthy carbs. Since gaining weight is important in pregnancy make sure to get adequate calories. I personally couldn't lc during pg - I just craved bad stuff too much. Anyone who can do it deserves BIG kudos.

01-10-2005, 09:49 AM	#3
Diabolique Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 392 Gallery: Diabolique Stats: 240/225/150 WOE: lowcarb Start Date: 10/30/07	From what I have read. Ketosis is not safe but low carb is ok. Melissa

01-10-2005, 09:51 AM	#4
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	She needs to gain weight during pregnancy. I am guessing she should ask her doctor for approval of a more liberal maintenance phase of this woe.

01-10-2005, 09:55 AM	#5
HerdLady MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HERD Country! Posts: 1,240 Gallery: HerdLady Stats: 330.5/319.5/230 (by year's end)/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/05/05	I'm not a doctor, but I don't see why keeping it to 100 grams of carbs a day would be bad. That's still 1/3 of what the average American eats and she definitely won't go into ketosis.

01-10-2005, 10:05 AM	#6
AngelHope Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 999 Gallery: AngelHope Stats: 258/240/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 04/14/2008	I have done maintenance with all 3 of my pregnancies. That is what DANDR suggests. You add in whole grains, dairy and more veggies to up your carb level - you need to stay out of ketosis. Of course I am sure the women with severe morning sickness are in ketosis so I am not sure WHY.... There is also an AWESOME thread on the Maintenance board for pregnant lowcarbers!! Congrats on the new grandbaby!

01-10-2005, 03:47 PM	#8
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,398 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/208.8/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Thanks for all the advice. I will keep sifting thru the threads. I am new here so still trying to find my way around the boards, so if I post something in the wrong spot, sorry