Anyone pregnant & on a low carb diet?

fasttt425
fasttt425 Posts: 3 Member
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Anyone pregnant & on a low carb diet? Just curios if I was the only one.

Thanks!
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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Generally speaking, your developing fetus needs the carbs for proper development. Talk to your doctor to make sure you are getting what you need for the baby.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Uhhhhh......I'm no doctor or expert, but uhhh....shouldn't you check with your doctor to make sure that's safe?
  • fasttt425
    fasttt425 Posts: 3 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...
  • irunforfun
    irunforfun Posts: 113 Member
    Get off the low carb "diet". Feed your fetus what it needs.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    As much as the low carb diet has been successful for me...I'm not so sure you should be doing this without approval from your doctor. Losing weight should not be a priority while you're pregnant.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Generally speaking, your developing fetus needs the carbs for proper development. Talk to your doctor to make sure you are getting what you need for the baby.

    ** I really hope this isn't a serious question, but you should also not be 'dieting' while pregnant without doctor guidance.
  • irunforfun
    irunforfun Posts: 113 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...

    Really? I had GD and I was still advised to eat fruits and veggies...
  • getnhealthymum
    getnhealthymum Posts: 32
    My doc put me on low carb because I had Gestational Diabetes. You should still be getting at least 100 a day though. Not strict like Atkins. IMO.
  • corrieville
    corrieville Posts: 113 Member
    I would like to know why so many pregnant woman on here are on diets!!!! That is not healthy for your child!! Yes, you should watch what you eat and exercise but it is never advised to lose weight!!! Eat healthy and it is okay to gain weight!!!
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...

    Ok, as long as your doc knows and approves it. :smile:
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Check out www.dailygarnish.com for a great pregnancy journey (the author is due any day now) and lots of healthy recipes for during pregnancy. The author also gained what she was supposed to and did not have any complications. She also did not eat low carb.
  • momma3sweetgirls
    momma3sweetgirls Posts: 743 Member
    I did have GD with my last pregnancy and the diabetic diet is the basis of my current weight loss efforts. I actually lost 10 lbs at 6 months pregnant starting to watch carbs and then I didn't gain any more weight the remainder of my pregnancy.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Yes, you need to do "low carb" when you have GD. I did with my first. I'm assuming your doctor sent you to a nutritionist? I was allowed 45 grams of carbs at breakfast and lunch, 60 at dinner and snacks of 15 grams.
  • LilMissFoodie
    LilMissFoodie Posts: 612 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...

    I have seen this before. It makes me SO angry! You should definitely be eating carbs during your pregnancy. Your diabetes association may have some information online for gestational diabetes and diet. Or perhaps you could request to see a dietitian?
  • LilMissFoodie
    LilMissFoodie Posts: 612 Member
    Yes, you need to do "low carb" when you have GD. I did with my first. I'm assuming your doctor sent you to a nutritionist? I was allowed 45 grams of carbs at breakfast and lunch, 60 at dinner and snacks of 15 grams.

    This is closer to what I would think was appropriate but it is individual - this isn't low carb by any means though.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...

    Really? I had GD and I was still advised to eat fruits and veggies...

    Sorry, I missed the part where she said she's not eating fruits or veggies....mainly because she didn't say that. Depends on what's considered "Low carb" some people automatically think induction phase of Atkins with the 20carbs a day, but for some people "low carb" is 100-150g a day.
  • Bonny272
    Bonny272 Posts: 154 Member
    Mission has carb balance tortillas. I loved wrapping my food in tortillas when I'm pregnant. I put an entire Thanks giving dinner in one with the last pregnancy and thought it was the best thing ever. Make sure you're getting enough fiber.
  • darsh11
    darsh11 Posts: 98
    When I was pregnant with my 2nd child I developed Gestional Diabetes and had to monitor my carb intake and also balance my protein with my carbs. While pregnant I could have 50g of Carbs balanced with 30g of protein per meal. I ate 5 meals a day. Since I had to monitor everything that I ate, I quickly learned that portion sizes of high carb things like pasta and rice are actually very little compared to what I was eating. I was able to stay off insulin and keep my sugar levels in check just with the proper eating plan (diet). I was consuming about 1800-2000 calories a day which is what my doctor and nutritionist recommended. I would certainly check with your doctor to see what they recommend.
  • fasttt425
    fasttt425 Posts: 3 Member
    I should clarify, I guess. I am on a specifice amount of carbs for each meal & snack ... per my doctors. I never said I did not do it in a healthy way.
    I can't be the only one. Just thought I would find someone in the same situation.
    ALL of this is done with doctors orders to keep me off insulin.
    I think it makes sense... since it is working!
  • krysydawn
    krysydawn Posts: 231 Member
    I don't mean to hijack your post at all hon!! (Im sorry).. I just wanted to inform any pregtastic ladies that we have a great "Fit Pregnancy" group on Facebook (secret, no one can see your a member).. Its goal is to help you stay on track during your pregnancy. Message me with your Facebook name and what your pic is, if you're interested!! I love to add some new faces. :)
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...
    I didn't see this before I posted.
    Good luck to you! Congratulations!

    edited to add: next time OP...provide all the necessary information first, and you'll get better responses
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I should clarify, I guess. I am on a specifice amount of carbs for each meal & snack ... per my doctors. I never said I did not do it in a healthy way.
    I can't be the only one. Just thought I would find someone in the same situation.
    ALL of this is done with doctors orders to keep me off insulin.
    I think it makes sense... since it is working!

    I did have this for my first child. I liked having the guidelines for what to eat for the meals, but it was much higher carb count than I normally ate, so it didn't seem low carb to me.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    Generally speaking, your developing fetus needs the carbs for proper development. Talk to your doctor to make sure you are getting what you need for the baby.

    Fats and proteins are what is important. No human being NEEDS carbs, not even a developing baby.

    To the OP, there are plenty of women that are doing a controlled carb eating plan while pregnant.

    Fill your plate with fats and proteins and lots of vegetables. You will dramatically decrease your chances of getting gestational Diabetes or if you have it, it will control it beautifully.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...

    I have seen this before. It makes me SO angry! You should definitely be eating carbs during your pregnancy. Your diabetes association may have some information online for gestational diabetes and diet. Or perhaps you could request to see a dietitian?

    It shouldn't make you angry. We don't need carbs first off and if a woman is eating a lot of vegetables, keeping fruit intake to a minimum and getting adequate fat and protein the baby will be healthier than most when born.

    People need to get out of their minds that carbs are a necessity when they are not. Developing babies need FAT more than anything. The main component in breast milk is saturated fats - so fat is most important for a developing fetus.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    This topic makes me want to scream.
  • hockey7fan
    hockey7fan Posts: 281 Member
    My doctor put me on it for GD...

    I have seen this before. It makes me SO angry! You should definitely be eating carbs during your pregnancy. Your diabetes association may have some information online for gestational diabetes and diet. Or perhaps you could request to see a dietitian?


    She never said she was eating NO carbs. She said LOW carb. And the dietitian is most likely going to give her the same plan. I get between 15 and 30 grams of carbs per MEAL not per day. I'm supposed to eat 3 meals a day. I'm not pregnant, but my dietitian works with diabetics and I'm in the pre-diabetic category.

    Just because someone uses the word "diet" doesn't mean they are trying to lose weight. Some people go on a specific diet to gain weight. Technically, the definition of "diet" is food and drink regularly provided consumed or habitual nourishment and any way a person is eating is their "diet."
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    when i had gestational diabetes, i ate a controlled carb diet. i had 2 snacks around 15 grams of carbs, breakfast at 15 grams carbs and lunch and supper were around 30 grams carbs.

    for breakfast, i ate a half of banana and a string cheese and several pickles.
    for the morning snack, i had a glass of chocolate milk and some nuts and jerky.
    for lunch, i had a sandwich (tuna, egg salad, lunch meat, peanut butter, etc), some veggies and a yogurt.
    for the afternoon snack, i had a small piece of fruit (like a plum) or half of a large piece (like an orange) and more jerky
    for supper, i ate chicken, fish or steak with rice, noodles, or potatoes, and more veggies. and several pickles.
    if i was hungry before bed, i had popcorn. it didn't seem to do much damage to my morning fasting reading.

    i could not eat cereal. my blood sugar always spiked with cereal, didn't matter the brand or time of day. i could not eat yogurt for breakfast but it was fine for lunch or supper. use trial and error and you will find what works for you.

    good luck!
  • auctoritas
    auctoritas Posts: 204
    Fat is actually the most important thing for a developing fetus. There are several people who have blogged about paleo babies - eating paleo diets during pregnancy. It's really quite fascinating. I mean, would you rather feed your newborn breastmilk, or a loaf of bread? The breastmilk is high in fat and protein, and carbs are almost non-existent. Here are a couple of paleo baby blogs - the women all had much easier pregnancies and more temperate, well-behaved children. :)

    http://hawaiianlibertarian.blogspot.com/2011/05/paleo-baby.html
    http://www.thepaleobaby.com/
  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    Still trying to figure out how a growing fetus needs tortillas and pasta for their brain development.

    Why does low carb = no carb to so many people?

    If I were to get pregnant (and I wont)...I'd totally do low carb...I'd keep it under 100g per day which is a huge increase to where I am now (since I dont eat many vegetables or fruits cause I dont want to) and that's leaving a huge amount of wiggle room for fruits and vegetables...and maybe I wouldn't gain 50lbs :)

    And i'd keep my baby on a no sugar/no grain diet from the get-go. Too bad I'm retired.
  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    Fat is actually the most important thing for a developing fetus. There are several people who have blogged about paleo babies - eating paleo diets during pregnancy. It's really quite fascinating. I mean, would you rather feed your newborn breastmilk, or a loaf of bread? The breastmilk is high in fat and protein, and carbs are almost non-existent. Here are a couple of paleo baby blogs - the women all had much easier pregnancies and more temperate, well-behaved children. :)

    http://hawaiianlibertarian.blogspot.com/2011/05/paleo-baby.html
    http://www.thepaleobaby.com/

    and I read that breastfed babies are often in ketosis (but obviously they're getting plenty to eat to which they gain weight)...which gives them that yummy breath (not so yummy in adults). Quite interesting.
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