breastfeeding and confused!

[eschli35]

Ok my son is 3 months old and I am breastfeeding him. I have honestly not been following any diet and have maintained the weight I was when I came home from the hospital. I want to lose weight but I am afraid of doing atkins and getting into ketosis but doing the mat level just doesn't seem all that helpful in weight loss. Just to clarify I lost 120 lbs on atkins and also low cal diet before I found out I was expecting. (A nice side effect actually, we had not been able to concieve a 2nd child before) It just seems there is so much conflicting info out there. I am eating about 50 carbs a day now and making sure they are only fruit and a few whole grains, and lots of veg. My milk so far is still in good supply. I just really want to lose the weight. I have about 70-80 to lose now post baby. I just don't want to do anything to jepordize my childs health. Depending on what you read this diet is either the worst thing ever or no big deal. Any advice? Also, I eat a lot of salad and the last couple of day my son has had a lot of gas is it because of all the raw veggies or a coincidence? Thank you!!

[mom23kgirls]

Its a personal thing=- but as for me I have been nursing my little guy for almost 24 months and this woe hasnt done a thing to jeopardize my supply or his health. However I did wait until he was on solids so I could be sure he wouldnt also go into Ketosis. *if * it were me, I would keep on the mait' level for a few more months, and then when he was 6 months or so start introducing solids to supplement his diet. Good Luck :<) ITU about wanting to Lose that weight- believe me!!!

[eschli35]

Thanks a bunch for the advice. I think I will wait until he is on solids to go into induction phase. It would just make me feel much more comfortable that he would stay healthy. Thank you!!!

[mom23kgirls]

But let me tell you how AWESOME you are for Breastfeeding!!! Its truly the best gift you can give your baby boy :<) Good For you!!!

[IrishMom82]

I completely agree! I have heard the Ketosis isn't very healthy for a baby who's dependant on your nutrients. If it were me I would wait until after I was done nursing (which is actually what I did...I stopped nursing at 6 months for various reasons, I didn't want to).

A huge kudos to you for breastfeeding it is soooooo good for your baby and it's such a wonderful bond to have with your baby. I cried for a week when I had to stop nursing...

[eschli35]

Thanks you guys for the encouragement! You all are very sweet. I actually considered quitting nursing to go on induction and just couldn't do it. I'm a teacher and I may have to stop nursing when school starts back in the fall but he will be almost 8 months by then.