Help!

StacyDMomof3

I have a bit of a dilemma here.
Okay, I am on a Low Carb High Fat /Ketogenic diet..however, I am also nursing my 3 month old..so that means I cannot allow my body to enter Ketosis, which is a very important factor in a Ketogenic diet to lose weight. I am not supposed to have any carbs or sugar but I need some to keep me out of ketosis and to give adequate nutrients to my little one. I can either stop nursing, or stop my diet and neither one are going to happen. I need advice!! Please & Thank you!!

ngoziish

Excellent question Stacy! I don't know a whole lot about keto diet, but I did some Google search and found these links. Judging by your question in my opinion, I am not sure if you can have it your way. I think you have to choose one or the other. It's very important that your child is getting all the nutrient necessary for development since you are nursing. I know this is a tough choice to make as a mother, there is a sacrifice to be made here. You quit breast feeding all together and go to feeding bottle (Simmilac) or you continue breast feeding and quit Keto diet, and track the ration of food you eat per MFP caloric recommendation. I hope the links below are helpful to you. All the best.

• http://www.lalecheleague.org/faq/lowcarb.html
• https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=65735
• https://www.dietdoctor.com/breastfeeding-low-carb-diet-dangerous
• http://www.whattoexpect.com/forums/may-2016-babies/topic/keto-diet-while-nursing.html

StacyDMomof3

Thank you! I have done tons of research as well, I was just wondering if there was another way but it looks like there isn't. I will continue breastfeeding because it is important to me and my baby. Thank you for your help.

ngoziish

My pleasure!