Low carb diet while pregnant?

Question

Hi ladies, I'm considering continuing a semi low carb diet while pregnant and would love your thoughts. I was on keto prior to getting pregnant (and had lost close to 70 lbs) and I am terrified of gaining the weight back. I don't mean to sound vain, its just that I feel so much better physically and mentally since losing weight. I want my little one to get all the nutrients he or she needs while also keeping my health in check. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. Gooduck to everyone!

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I feel great and I eat carbs during my pregnancy. Carbs are needed for energy because you will need it to grow the baby. Just stick with good carbs like whole grains, fruits and veggies. Having a balanced diet is the best way for you and the baby to get all your nutrients. You don’t have to gain a ton of weight just because you eat carbs. I’m 29.5 weeks and I’ve gained about 15 pounds, all baby. I look and feel amazing! Good luck!

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I was doing keto when I got pregnant. I have to eat carbs now or I feel just exhausted and run down. My baby sucks all my energy and nutrients from me. I’ll be 27 weeks tomorrow and hover around 6-9 weight gain. My dr is happy with that, and I don’t have to cut anything out.

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I would just make sure your doctor is ok with it. Maybe bring along an example of your usual daily food intake and see what doctor thinks. I am jealous that you can do that! I am not normally a carb person at all, but that's all I have wanted and am able to keep down even though I am almost done with pregnancy!! Lol

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I did Keto before I got pregnant, calling this my keto baby and my dr is totally ok with me continuing it. There are keto support groups online on Facebook for those who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding.

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Semi low carb should be ok. Just important to get some with your meals as that’s the main thing baby needs to grow. 
But as long as you’re not hitting ketosis (that can be dangerous!) you should be ok but of course talk to your doc

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I don’t think it will hurt anything, taking your prenatals should help keep you getting the nutrients you need.
I will say, when it gets down to it, if you’re feeling weak or tired you may have to adjust your eating a bit. The best thing to do when pregnant is to eat what you need and go off what your body is telling you it wants; now is not really the time to chastise yourself. I’m not saying to buckle to every Taco Bell run, but if you feel like crap and you just *know* a sandwich would hit the spot: eat the sandwich.

Low carb diet while pregnant?

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