BF on low carb diet

[Anonymous]

The diet you posted seems fine to me but it does depend on how much you’re eating and your individual body. Do you crave anything in particular? Usually I try to eat meat sparingly but when nursing I need it 1-2 times per day and get light headed if I pass for example. Basically, I wouldn’t enforce whatever rules you use to eat for at least the first 2-4 months and just eat whatever your body wants.

[Anonymous]

Calories are important, too. Breastfeeding is a a hugely metabolically demanding activity. You can lose weight breastfeeding without restricting calories.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You need carbs and fat and dairy.

OP here. How much carbs? I do eat carbs and I’m not keto or anything.

What and how much do you eat in a day? I will tell you if it’s enough.

OP here. I eat a high protein, high fat, low carb diet. Not keto and I do still eat carbs but mainly complex carbs. I don’t eat processed foods or refined white sugars except for very rare occasions like holidays. I don’t count carbs or count calories. I don’t know how many calories I eat a day. I drink at least half a gallon of water a day.

A typical day for me.

Breakfast: One of these options

2 eggs scrambled in butter with 1 whole grain piece of avocado toast.

1 cup oatmeal with fruit, nut butter, and hemp seeds.

Snack: One of these options

Whole Milk greek yogurt with berries and nuts

granola bar ( Perfect Bar, Lara Bar, or RX bar)

handful of mixed nuts

Lunch: Leftovers to make it easy or a quick salad with greens, vegetables, chicken, avocado, and dressing.

Snack: Either of these options.

Whole Milk cheese and almond flour crackers

hummus and crackers

hard boiled eggs and black olives

granola bar

Dinner: Anything. Chicken and veggies with roasted potatoes, stuffed bell peppers, pasta, etc. We usually do a protein, vegetables, and a carb like baby gold potatoes or a salad.

Dessert: Milkmakers chocolate chip cookie or granola bar with glass of whole milk.

I don’t think your issue is carbs specifically. That’s just not enough calories for a nursing mom. That sounds like someone trying to lose weight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need carbs and fat and dairy.

OP here. How much carbs? I do eat carbs and I’m not keto or anything.

What and how much do you eat in a day? I will tell you if it’s enough.

OP here. I eat a high protein, high fat, low carb diet. Not keto and I do still eat carbs but mainly complex carbs. I don’t eat processed foods or refined white sugars except for very rare occasions like holidays. I don’t count carbs or count calories. I don’t know how many calories I eat a day. I drink at least half a gallon of water a day.

A typical day for me.

Breakfast: One of these options

2 eggs scrambled in butter with 1 whole grain piece of avocado toast.

1 cup oatmeal with fruit, nut butter, and hemp seeds.

Snack: One of these options

Whole Milk greek yogurt with berries and nuts

granola bar ( Perfect Bar, Lara Bar, or RX bar)

handful of mixed nuts

Lunch: Leftovers to make it easy or a quick salad with greens, vegetables, chicken, avocado, and dressing.

Snack: Either of these options.

Whole Milk cheese and almond flour crackers

hummus and crackers

hard boiled eggs and black olives

granola bar

Dinner: Anything. Chicken and veggies with roasted potatoes, stuffed bell peppers, pasta, etc. We usually do a protein, vegetables, and a carb like baby gold potatoes or a salad.

Dessert: Milkmakers chocolate chip cookie or granola bar with glass of whole milk.

I don’t think your issue is carbs specifically. That’s just not enough calories for a nursing mom. That sounds like someone trying to lose weight.

I don't even think it is that. This looks like a good amount of food from various food groups and well balance. I don't think your low supply has anything to do with food OP. Drink more water and supplement as needed.