Like Jan Barger, I also have much personal experience with lo-carb eating.
One of the selling features of the diet is that the initial weight loss can
be amazingly dramatic.  That is because "a low-carbohydrate diet acts as a
natural diuretic" (Dr. Atkin's words.)  Losing the fluid she needs to make
milk could possibly be a factor in a mother's decrease in supply.  As she
continues on the diet, that will change.  And certainly a breastfeeding woman
needs to eat more carbohydrate on this diet than the average person.  I have
worked with women who have used this diet while breastfeeding without seeing
a decrease in their supply.  I would be inclined to suggest that the
"Carbohydrate Addict" diet be used instead, since it downplays the fats and
includes one hour a day of eating whatever one want (fruits, whole grains,
and healthy foods suggested of course.)
Cher Sealy, RN, BSN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Encounter
Montgomery, AL

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