Atkins while Expecting!!!???

[mrsltg]

I just found out that I am expecting! Baby #2 is due the end of September, so I'm about 2.5 minutes pregnant! Anywho...

I have been following Atkins for a little over 4 months now. I love the program, and I have done extremely well on it. I was wondering if anyone knows the guidelines for following while pregnant? I believe you switch to maintenance (obviously no emphasis on loosing weight). Does anyone know? Any suggestions?

Thanks!!!!

Erin

 

[jsmith]

I am not an Atkins expert but I do know a thing or two about human biology-Ketosis while pregnant is not a good idea so you might want to move to a maintenance eating plan-bottom line is ask your OB.

 

[Rhonda]

Yes, this is addressed in the Atkins book - he says to follow the maintenance phase of the diet. But, you should definitely write down what that would entail, and bring it with you to your doctor to get their opinion. Everyone's body is different, and I don't know if you have any specific issues, etc. with your pregnancy that might change what you can/can't eat.

Congratulations!!!

 

[LAinSEA]

Congratulations!

My dear friend is also pregnant (due in July) and with her first pregnancy she had gestational diabetes. While it's still too early to tell if this will be a problem this time, she is already following her prescribed diet from last time...it's low-carb.

Not as low-carb as OWL or Phase 2 on South Beach - but very similar to Atkins or SBD maintenance. She also eats every 2-3 hours to keep her energy up and insulin levels in check.

How exciting for you! Please talk to your OB if you have any concerns.

-Laurie

 

[Beanie]

I just wanted to say Congratulations!! How exciting for you!!