Hi. Thought I'd introduce myself as I have been lurking for quite awhile. My name is Maryann and I am currently practicing as a lactation consultant at a major Chicago hospital. My clients are postpartum/nursery couplets. I work with 3 other LCs. I am a masters prepared nurse with a certification in lactation education. Most importantly I have 2 beautiful breastfed daughters. My question is this: What are the effects of ketones in the breastmilk and their effects on the breastfed normal healthy term infant? We have been getting a few of these questions on the unit as well as the hotline. Only a line or two is mentioned in Neifert. We believe this might have something to do with a diet called "Ketogenic" used for weight loss and for those moms with resistant thrush. Any ideas? TIA Maryann