Is Keto Safe While Breastfeeding
Is Keto Safe While Breastfeeding?
Are you a nursing mama wondering if the Keto Diet is safe to do while you are breastfeeding your little one? With the Keto (Ketogenic) Diet being so popular these days I get asked all the time “Is keto safe to do while breastfeeding?” The short answer is yes, but only if done correctly! In this post, you’ll learn what the keto diet is, what the scientific research shows, how it affects your little one and how to start the keto diet safely.
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What is the Keto Diet?
The Ketogenic diet (keto) is a diet high in healthy fats, moderate proteins and low in carbohydrates. By eating a certain way, your body will enter a state of “ketosis”. This actually transforms your body from a sugar burner to a fat burner!
It’s about eating real foods like vegetables, eggs, fish, meat, olive oil, and avoiding processed foods. You will eat lower carbs (skip the bread, cakes, and cookies), adequate-protein, and LOTS of healthy fats (which support a rich milk supply). You will nourish yourself and your baby with real food. The best part…no drugs or crazy supplements that could harm you or your baby.
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Is there research on doing the keto diet while breastfeeding?
This study looked at 7 healthy lactating mothers and compared them eating a high fat / lower carb diet (HFLC) to a high carb/ low-fat diet (HCLF).
So what did the study find?
- Daily milk production and the amount of milk stayed the same in both diets
- Neither had a negative effect on lactose or protein concentration
- The milk/fat concentration was actually higher in the HFLC diet.Â
- Also, the daily caloric fat intake was much higher – the milk had more calories and was more nutrient-dense!
The other exciting thing that the study showed was that the breastfeeding mothers could lose more weight while consuming an HFLC diet, than the mothers doing the LCHC diet. Â
The breastfeeding mamas doing the HFLC diet could lose the baby weight without affecting milk production and still supplying their babies with the nutrients and energy needed for proper development.
How will the Keto Diet affect my baby?
The fetus naturally starts using ketones right at their formation and then when the baby is born they enter the natural state of ketosis? Your baby will then stay in this healthy state of ketosis the whole time you are exclusively breastfeeding them! Isn’t that amazing?Â
Breast milk from healthy mothers is made up of 50- 60% fat.
So, if babies are naturally born in ketosis and benefit from using fat and ketones for fuel, then why would it be an issue for a breastfeeding mother to follow a ketogenic diet?
How do I safely start the keto diet while breastfeeding?
When you’re considering starting the keto diet while breastfeeding it is important to make sure you are doing it safely and correctly. There is a right and a wrong way to start.
To help you get started correctly, I have created a freebie with my Top 6 Tips on how to start the keto diet safely.
ARE YOU READY TO START KETO WHILE BREASTFEEDING?
It can be difficult to figure keto out by yourself (especially while breastfeeding and sleep-deprived). I have been there, done that and I have done all the hard work for you. I have crunched the numbers and “cracked the code” all while keeping your little one’s health as the top priority!Â
100% of my clients have seen weight loss in the first week!
100% of my clients have gain more energy once starting keto!
Check out the Keto Breastfeeding Method.
In the Keto Breastfeeding Method, I will guide you step by step to lose that stubborn baby weight and gain more energy without you losing your precious milk supply!
Download The FREE 6 Tips to Start The Keto Diet Safely While Breastfeeding eBook.
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or doctor and the information on this site is not meant to be given as medical advice. I am sharing my success strategies and resources and encourage you to do further research to see if they’ll work for you too. Before starting any diet, you should consult with your physician to rule out any health issues that could arise.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/15573408/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/15916931/
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/89/6/1821/4596837
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15573408
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5295103/Â
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10652985
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