low carb + breastfeeding

My concern would be primarily getting sufficient nutrition for both of you, but also maintaining enough energy to keep up with the kiddo. If you can maintain your energy level and get sufficient nutrition for both of you by not going too low carb, then it should be fine.

In terms of "replacing the carbs with healthier choices," please watch this. Carbs are a macronutrient that provides essential energy, and come with a variety of micronutrients.

Would this be an OK combination? I have an exclusively breastfed 7 month old. NO plans to stop anytime soon. I am concerned with creating two much of a deficit in my calories and it being bad for both of us. I've always done the best on low card plans in the past, and feel that this is a life style I am ready to stick with. Is it ok while breastfeeding, though? Does anyone know? I'm thinking as long as my calories are not cut too much, and I'm replacing the carbs with healthier choices, it would be OK...

"Low-carb" generally works because it creates a calorie deficit, as carb-filled foods generally don't stick with you as long as protein, so you may end up eating more overall. I wouldn't recommend necessarily going low-carb, but you can reduce them a bit to find a good balance, if you're currently eating a lot of carbs.

When you are breastfeeding, you will burn between 200 and 500 calories a day just from making milk. If you want to reduce your calories, make sure to accommodate those calories. Cutting your calories too drastically will result in two things: your weight loss will stall, and you may become malnourished. The baby will get the nutrients he/she needs, because your body is focused on nourishing the baby, but if you're not eating enough nutritious food, you may lose out. Extreme cases can result in your body leaching calcium and other minerals from your bones to ensure the baby is getting enough.

If you're not already, make sure you're taking prenatal vitamins until you are done nursing. Drink plenty of water, even more than is typically recommended for you, to ensure that you don't become dehydrated. Mild dehydration over a long period of time can be harmful to you. And make sure you are eating at least 1500 calories a day, or more if you need to based on your height, weight, and activity level. A drastic calorie deficit during this time is not going to be healthy for you.

Check out www.kellymom.com if you want more specific stuff. It was a valuable resource for me when I was nursing.

I hope you don't mind.
I just peeped into your diary and saw 2 cans of soda and candy!
Nothing wrong with it -- I'm not judging.
But if you mean "low carb" like "I'm going to stop having soda and candy" -- then yeah, you're probably OK.

I would think if you're getting enough calories it wouldn't effect your supply. I had to increase my calories recently because I felt like my supply was dropping. They say breastfeeding burns between 300-500 calories a day so you have to take that into consideration when you eat.