Low carb & Breastfeeding

icandoit · 12-01-2012, 09:20 PM

Anyone doing Low carb and breastfeeding? Ita been about 4 days for me and I'm down 3 pounds. Looking for a buddy.

Arctic_Mama · 12-02-2012, 04:53 PM

Sorry, I haven't given birth yet! But I will be continuing low carb after delivery as well and am wishing you the best

dejaht · 12-02-2012, 04:59 PM

I am

My LO is 15 months though, so I'm not his main source of nutrition anymore. He has 3 breastfeeds on an average day. I was a little concerned about my supply (which has never been great anyway) when I started 4 months ago, but I've had no problems.
Congrats on the three pounds. How old is your baby?

icandoit · 12-04-2012, 08:04 PM

I have twins who are 8 months old. I did low carb before so I know this will work!

suzanneyea · 12-06-2012, 03:56 AM

My son is 8 months old and I am nursing with no issues. Plus, I am zero carb. I have no idea when I will stop since that is how I get him to sleep!

alonewithyou · 12-06-2012, 05:26 AM

Glad to see that I can low carb and breast feed. Low carb helps with fertility too , right? I don't know if I'll be doing low carb until I get pregnant but it's nice to know

suzanneyea · 12-06-2012, 05:34 AM

I had secondary infertility. I got pregnant eating zero carb at age 40!

alonewithyou · 12-06-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by suzanneyea

I had secondary infertility. I got pregnant eating zero carb at age 40!

WOW that is amazeballs!!!

suzanneyea · 12-06-2012, 11:18 AM

I know! I now have a baby turning one and a kid turning ten in the same year. But, after waiting a decade for this baby, we just all love him so much! And he eats low carb too!

alonewithyou · 12-07-2012, 12:13 AM

Aww how cute

such a happy story! I want kids someday. After school and after having a job for a while...

supreme_diva · 12-08-2012, 05:39 AM

I am!!! My LO is 6 weeks old.

bondzgirl · 12-08-2012, 08:32 PM

I just started to lc, my son is 3 weeks old. I tried to low carb while nursing my second son but he then refused to breast feed. I now know he is a super picky eater so he must of noticed a difference in the breast milk. But this time its going pretty well, however with this baby I mostly pump and bottle feed.

supreme_diva · 12-09-2012, 09:37 AM

That is what I was worried about too, bondzgirl. And reducing carbs so low that I go into ketosis; wasn't sure how that would effect the baby and I haven't been able to find any good info on the net about it. Everything says (of course) -- don't diet -- but after I stewed over the decision for a few weeks I finally concluded that there are people out there that HAVE to eat like this and had to remind myself that LC is a WOE, not a diet.

I'm glad I found this post -- you ladies have totally confirmed it for me!!!

Before I got pregnant, I embarked upon the 17 day diet (I've done Atkins, SB and Dukan in the past) so I don't feel like I'd disrespect the LC gods by adding a piece of fruit, if he should at some point refuse the milk.

We'll see what happens....

Congrats on all of the babies on the thread and happy nursing!!!

suzanneyea · 12-09-2012, 10:24 AM

I have no idea how I will ever stop nursing! That is how my baby falls asleep

Plus, I dont want to lose my boobs lol

icandoit · 12-24-2012, 01:40 AM

I nurse my babies to sleep too! I did that for my daughter so that's the only way I know how. I bought some lactation pills just to be sure my supply doesn't go down and so far do good. My twins eat baby food 2x a day and 1 snack so far.
I found that if I made different kinds of dishes that ill stay on plan.

lowcarbella · 01-04-2013, 08:25 PM

couple months ago I posted the same thing here wanting a buddy but there were no replies.so I was on my own.LO turns 10 months this week.I started at maintenace levels,then dropped carbs a little in decrements.Around 8th month ,I went into full induction.I lost a total of 46 pounds then stalled for 2-3 months gaining and losing the same 6 pounds or so.It was frustrating and I had 50 more to go.My motivation started depleting too.
Then I started adding more fat,Fat Fast,Nutritional Ketosis etc,I have just started only and it broke the stall for me.Amazingly,my milk increased after I upped fat.
I use CO,olive oil,cr cheese,cheeses,ghee,butter,nut butters etc.

supreme_diva · 01-06-2013, 07:55 AM

Wow lowcarbella... that is AWESOME!!!

I just got started back to LCing two days ago, so I am really looking forward to dropping some of this weight. The baby hasn't seemed to have any issues yet. I though, had a major headache all of night before last!

I also bought some Mother's Milk tea to help w/my production, proactively, in case it changed with the diet change. I go back to work next week, so I've also got a lot of pumping to do as well and figured it could only help. LOL

pocahontas · 01-06-2013, 10:44 AM

lowcarbella - That is great news that you were able to increase your milk when LO is 10 mo! I nursed DS for 14 mo but my supply really started tanking around the 10 mo mark. We started incorporating organic whole milk at 11 mo because I couldnt keep up with the pumping. Everything turned out OK but I would love to make it a full year without having to supplement when we have LO#2.

12-01-2012, 09:20 PM	#1
icandoit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 771 Gallery: icandoit Stats: 250/250/150 Female 5’ 7'	Low carb & Breastfeeding Anyone doing Low carb and breastfeeding? Ita been about 4 days for me and I'm down 3 pounds. Looking for a buddy.

12-09-2012, 09:37 AM	#13
supreme_diva Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 7 Gallery: supreme_diva Stats: 257.5/254.5/170 Start Date: 1/4/13	That is what I was worried about too, bondzgirl. And reducing carbs so low that I go into ketosis; wasn't sure how that would effect the baby and I haven't been able to find any good info on the net about it. Everything says (of course) -- don't diet -- but after I stewed over the decision for a few weeks I finally concluded that there are people out there that HAVE to eat like this and had to remind myself that LC is a WOE, not a diet. I'm glad I found this post -- you ladies have totally confirmed it for me!!! Before I got pregnant, I embarked upon the 17 day diet (I've done Atkins, SB and Dukan in the past) so I don't feel like I'd disrespect the LC gods by adding a piece of fruit, if he should at some point refuse the milk. We'll see what happens.... Congrats on all of the babies on the thread and happy nursing!!! Last edited by supreme_diva; 12-09-2012 at 09:41 AM..

01-04-2013, 08:25 PM	#16
lowcarbella Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 144 Gallery: lowcarbella Stats: 241(pregnancy highest)/187/150(or 20-25%BF) WOE: Atkins/HFLCMP/NK Start Date: Feb 2012	couple months ago I posted the same thing here wanting a buddy but there were no replies.so I was on my own.LO turns 10 months this week.I started at maintenace levels,then dropped carbs a little in decrements.Around 8th month ,I went into full induction.I lost a total of 46 pounds then stalled for 2-3 months gaining and losing the same 6 pounds or so.It was frustrating and I had 50 more to go.My motivation started depleting too. Then I started adding more fat,Fat Fast,Nutritional Ketosis etc,I have just started only and it broke the stall for me.Amazingly,my milk increased after I upped fat. I use CO,olive oil,cr cheese,cheeses,ghee,butter,nut butters etc. __________________ Starting weight:241 current weight:187 Goal:150ish mini goal :185 mega goal : 170 : Combined weights of 3 pregnancies will be gone forever mega goal : 150 : mega goal : tone allover,close and repair my diastasis and hernia "If you take too many detours,you will never reach your destination"-DR Atkins

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12-02-2012, 04:53 PM	#2
Arctic_Mama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,781 Gallery: Arctic_Mama Stats: 257/163/140 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: R1 12/11, R2 3/12	Sorry, I haven't given birth yet! But I will be continuing low carb after delivery as well and am wishing you the best

12-02-2012, 04:59 PM	#3
dejaht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 99 Gallery: dejaht Stats: in kg 120/89.5/83 5'11.5'' Start Date: August 2012	I am My LO is 15 months though, so I'm not his main source of nutrition anymore. He has 3 breastfeeds on an average day. I was a little concerned about my supply (which has never been great anyway) when I started 4 months ago, but I've had no problems. Congrats on the three pounds. How old is your baby?

12-04-2012, 08:04 PM	#4
icandoit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 771 Gallery: icandoit Stats: 250/250/150 Female 5’ 7'	I have twins who are 8 months old. I did low carb before so I know this will work!

12-06-2012, 03:56 AM	#5
suzanneyea Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 9,273 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 156/124/120 WOE: back to zc!	My son is 8 months old and I am nursing with no issues. Plus, I am zero carb. I have no idea when I will stop since that is how I get him to sleep!

12-06-2012, 05:26 AM	#6
alonewithyou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 537 Gallery: alonewithyou Stats: 5'4, 150 lbs WOE: Atkins >20 carbs a day Start Date: September 2010/October 29-2012/January 10th 2013	Glad to see that I can low carb and breast feed. Low carb helps with fertility too , right? I don't know if I'll be doing low carb until I get pregnant but it's nice to know

12-06-2012, 05:34 AM	#7
suzanneyea Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 9,273 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 156/124/120 WOE: back to zc!	I had secondary infertility. I got pregnant eating zero carb at age 40!

12-06-2012, 11:18 AM	#9
suzanneyea Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 9,273 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 156/124/120 WOE: back to zc!	I know! I now have a baby turning one and a kid turning ten in the same year. But, after waiting a decade for this baby, we just all love him so much! And he eats low carb too!

12-07-2012, 12:13 AM	#10
alonewithyou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 537 Gallery: alonewithyou Stats: 5'4, 150 lbs WOE: Atkins >20 carbs a day Start Date: September 2010/October 29-2012/January 10th 2013	Aww how cute such a happy story! I want kids someday. After school and after having a job for a while...

12-08-2012, 05:39 AM	#11
supreme_diva Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 7 Gallery: supreme_diva Stats: 257.5/254.5/170 Start Date: 1/4/13	I am!!! My LO is 6 weeks old.

12-08-2012, 08:32 PM	#12
bondzgirl Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Menifee, Ca Posts: 6 Gallery: bondzgirl Stats: 210/200/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/01/2011 restart 12/31/2011	I just started to lc, my son is 3 weeks old. I tried to low carb while nursing my second son but he then refused to breast feed. I now know he is a super picky eater so he must of noticed a difference in the breast milk. But this time its going pretty well, however with this baby I mostly pump and bottle feed.

12-09-2012, 10:24 AM	#14
suzanneyea Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 9,273 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 156/124/120 WOE: back to zc!	I have no idea how I will ever stop nursing! That is how my baby falls asleep Plus, I dont want to lose my boobs lol

12-24-2012, 01:40 AM	#15
icandoit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 771 Gallery: icandoit Stats: 250/250/150 Female 5’ 7'	I nurse my babies to sleep too! I did that for my daughter so that's the only way I know how. I bought some lactation pills just to be sure my supply doesn't go down and so far do good. My twins eat baby food 2x a day and 1 snack so far. I found that if I made different kinds of dishes that ill stay on plan.

01-06-2013, 07:55 AM	#17
supreme_diva Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 7 Gallery: supreme_diva Stats: 257.5/254.5/170 Start Date: 1/4/13	Wow lowcarbella... that is AWESOME!!! I just got started back to LCing two days ago, so I am really looking forward to dropping some of this weight. The baby hasn't seemed to have any issues yet. I though, had a major headache all of night before last! I also bought some Mother's Milk tea to help w/my production, proactively, in case it changed with the diet change. I go back to work next week, so I've also got a lot of pumping to do as well and figured it could only help. LOL

01-06-2013, 10:44 AM	#18
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,997 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant!	lowcarbella - That is great news that you were able to increase your milk when LO is 10 mo! I nursed DS for 14 mo but my supply really started tanking around the 10 mo mark. We started incorporating organic whole milk at 11 mo because I couldnt keep up with the pumping. Everything turned out OK but I would love to make it a full year without having to supplement when we have LO#2.