>>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. << Margaret, Here are a couple of links for you: http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/lowcarb.html http://www.ecologos.org/keto.htm HTH, Pat W *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html