Keto in postpartum & breastfeeding from The Gestational Diabetic

The Gestational Diabetic

Traci Houston

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Keto in postpartum & breastfeeding

56 minutes Posted Jan 12, 2021 at 7:01 am.

Laura's introduction

Keto's origin and impact on various health conditions

What is the keto diet?

Maintaining energy levels with keto while breastfeeding

Figuring out how many carbs are good for you

Checking ketones to make sure you're in ketosis

Benefits of the keto diet

Adverse side effects of the keto diet in postpartum

When should a mom in postpartum start the keto diet

Carbs impact breastmilk supply

Does keto affect breastmilk composition?

What foods to avoid for keto

Keto bloggers

Variations of keto

How long to stay on keto

"Superfoods" to help breastmilk supply

How to get started on keto in postpartum

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Are you thinking about the keto diet for postpartum? Have you heard some things to scare you away from it?

Laura's got your back! Laura Pinnick is a registered dietitian and certified breastfeeding specialist who has gone through two postpartums on the keto diet and breastfed.

She's here to let you know that it is possible to maintain the keto lifestyle AND your milk supply at the same time.

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