Atkins & Pregnancy...

[kristenxo]

Hello. It's been awhile since I posted on this site!

I recently found out I'm pregnant and would like to hear some feedback from anyone who followed Atkins during their pregnancy. I'm a firm believer that Atkins helps people lose weight, but I'm not completely sold on the weather or not it's safe during pregnancy. EVERY site I've visited has stated it is NOT safe, but I've heard from a few people it's safe to follow the maintenance phase. Thanks.

[slimndown]

The maintenance phase is ok during pregnancy. Although I cannot endorse it for you, I do have to say that I was brave enough to follow induction during most of my pregnancy and the baby grew well and is healthy.

[Grant]

Our Doctor said that it was safe to follow the maintenance phase during pregnancy.

[mirna05]

Just the maintenance phase for pregnancy and nursing, the book says several times induction phase should not be followed in pregnancy.
Congratulations!!!

[meena-beena]

I couldn't follow the maintenance phase because I must have eaten something that triggered some serious cravings and I wouldn't go back to induction to restart-so I ended up going off program.

I just delivered almost 1 month ago and am trying to get back on program. I gained 50 pounds overall and lost 20 of them within the first 2 weeks after delivery just from the baby and all the fluid.

I have to admit though that it's hard for me to get back on program. My cravings are out of control and when I start out strong in the morning--by afternoon with all the baby and kid stress, I'm a total emotional wreck and I cave in. I usually end up in tears by the end of the day--though that's been getting better as time passes.

If you can manage to stay on maintenance without eating anything that causes you issues then I would definately do it. Of course, you should always talk to your doctor about stuff like this. Mine was fine with me eating a low carb diet.

Good luck and congratulations on your pregnancy!!