Amy says,


> The recommendation of our LC was that the diet may
> effect supply, therefore should not be attempted.  The impression I got
> from the Pedi was that as a doctor, scientist and woman, she was very
> much against radical dieting of any nature and was hoping to find some
> conclusive evidence for or against BF while Atkins dieting.  Per the
> Pedi- mom says that "everyone" says she shouldn't do this diet, but no
> one can tell her why.
>

The only reason that it may affect supply is that most people aren't hungry
when on the diet, lose their cravings for junk food, and become less
interested in eating -- hence decrease caloric intake perhaps pretty
dramatically.  And in that way it can decrease supply.  IF she goes on the
diet but makes sure she is eating enough (probably around 1800 calories), she
should be OK.

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC -- Wheaton IL
Lactation Education Consultants
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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