Is keto not safe while pregnant?

Question

I’ve been on the keto diet since April and have also been intermittent fasting (eat all my daily calories in one meal a day). I haven’t found anything concrete on if it’s safe or not while pregnant. All my bloodwork is good. I’ve been taking prenatals since a month before I got pregnant. If keto isn’t safe why specifically? My first appointment isn’t for a few more weeks and I’d like to make necessary changes to my diet while I can.

Answer

Many OBGYNs don’t suggest dieting while pregnant, but a lot of pregnant women are put on Keto for gestational diabetes. One problem is that doctors monitor ketone levels the whole pregnancy, and it can be alarming to have a high amount of ketones, which can suggest ketoacidosis, which is a dangerous thing for all diabetics. If you’re on a well-structured Keto diet, you will obviously have ketones, and your doctor may be willing to monitor your levels more closely. I would wait to stop until you talk to them, as it may upset your system if you’ve been consistently doing so since April.

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My dr SWEARS by keto! He peaches it to all of his patients and tells pretty much everyone that they should be on it. He's an RE. I won't personally do keto. I refuse to diet. I eat well-balanced meals without restricting myself of anything. I straight up told him that at my first appointment. But all of my fertility paperwork says "all patients should be on a no carb, no sugar health plan". Or whatever keto doesn't allow. I honestly don't know.

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I was doing keto as well but after researching online I saw a lot of mixed reviews whether it’s bad/good during pregnancy. I have decided to restrict carbs in my diet but not as extreme as keto does until my next appointment and talk to my doctor about it. If you find out before me keep me posted. :) 
For example I started eating more fruit again but am still trying to to eat bread/pasta.

Answer

Maybe call your doctors office and ask a nurse on the phone?

Is keto not safe while pregnant?

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