I think the Atkins diet brings about a process of a  low level of ketosis
the by-product of which is in the milk.  I am not a nutritionist so I can't
explain it, but I think that is a reason why any diet which breaks down the
body's fat quickly is not recommended while bf.  The breakdown of the body's
fat also release more of the body's stored toxins which then are also found
in the the milk.

Donna Ron, MHA, IBCLC

Amy King wrote:

> To clarify my initial question, a pediatrician asked our LC specifically
> if there were any known health risks to the baby of an Atkin's dieting
> nursing mother. I was not informed of the age of the mother, nor  baby,
> only that the baby was exclusively BF and she did intend on continuing
> to BF while dieting.  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.
>     Thank you Margaret, for the LLLI reference on dieting.   -Amy
>
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