Keto diet while breastfeeding?

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Anyone doing the keto diet while breastfeeding?
If yes, did your doctor say it’s ok?
I need to drop some weight and I know it’s mainly my crappy diet... so if I get rid of sugar and carbs I know I can drop 20-30lbs no problem. 
I’m just worried I won’t be passing enough nutrition to my baby and/or it will negatively affect my milk supply. 
I’m 10 weeks pp and need this c-section pouch to disappear ASAP!

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Keto is a no no if you're breastfeeding. 
Also, you're only 10w PP!!! You spent 9 months growing a baby. Sometimes it takes 9 months for all the swelling and everything to go down and settle into place.
Just focus on eating a balanced diet and avoid excess sweets and processed foods. Don't diet specifically while breastfeeding, you could harm your supply.
💕💕💕

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no need for keto! just eat healthy, focus on nutrition, and give your body the time it needs :)

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Keto isn't recommended if you're breastfeeding

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There are some great groups on Facebook about keto while breastfeeding. Some women do notice a drop in supply but there are ways around it and ways to boost it as well. The most important things are to make sure you’re eating enough calories and to get enough electrolytes! I was eating low carb while pregnant due to gestational diabetes, it was recommended to me to eat 150-175 carbs a day but that sent my numbers through the roof so I was eating 50-75 and i kept my numbers in check, stayed off meds/insulin and only gained about ten lbs my whole pregnancy. Now baby is 4 months old and I just decided to get back to it. I’m watching my supply closely, drinking a gallon of water, taking brewers yeast tablets, and counting calories to make sure I’m getting enough. I’m starting at 2,200 calories and 50g carbs. I’ll go down slowly and continue to watch supply. Even with that amount, I’ve lost 8lbs this week.

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I did low carb (50-80) while nursing my second and she thrived. With my third it did not agree with my LO so I ended up eating a high carb diet. I’m pregnant with my fourth and I’m hoping I can go lower carb again while nursing but it really is such a short time to sacrifice a smaller body if he does not do well with a LC diet I’ll just be patient until he’s done nursing before I do it again.

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You don’t necessarily have to go full Keto! I would stick to a limited carb and limited processed foods/sugar diet. Focus on eating more protein (which is great for breastfeeding), and introduce more vegetables into your diet. Look up recipes for things like mashed cauliflower and sweet potato that still taste good but are much better for you! 
I am almost 4 months pp, breastfeeding and losing weight every week! 
I don’t recommend cutting everything out cold turkey though, because then it is easy to fall off the wagon. Allow yourself to do it in moderation, or you’ll be miserable and it won’t last!

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You could cut back on carbs but I would not suggest cutting them out completely while breastfeeding.

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I wouldnt go full keto. Try low carb which is more like 100-150 carbs per day, and try to limit sweets. If you're tracking your diet rn you're probably eating waaaaay more carbs then that. Too drastic of a change can really mess up your supply and 20 carbs a day is drastic!!

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I don’t think there’s enough evidence to say for sure if it’s safe or not. There’s a functional medicine doctor I follow named Chris’s Kresser - here’s a snapshot of what he recommends for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Keto diet while breastfeeding?

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