Breastfeeding on BSD

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  • posted by NurSal
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    Hi ,
    My baby is 7 months and is on solids and breastfeeding. Why is BSD discouraged during breastfeeding (BF)? I dont want to wait till I stop BF to start my BSD journey.
    I realise that BFing takes extra calories. I could just add a further 400 cal per day to make up for it. Are there other reasons ?

    Thanks

  • posted by Theodora
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    Hi Sal, and welcome.

    I’m no expert, but I suspect that it’s because on a restricted calorie diet your milk production would reduce. I would think, however, that if you do as you suggest and follow BSD principles, but have a higher calorie intake, that would be fine, particularly as your little one is already on solids so will be getting all the nutrition he/she needs.

    I’m sure if my logic is wrong, that someone with more expertise will correct me. Good luck.

  • posted by CJK
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    Hi, I’m still breastfeeding my 11 month old, and have been on the diet for a week, though I’ve only cut down to 1000 calories. I have not noticed any reduction in milk, my daughter is still feeding happily, and I have lost 5lbs so far.

  • posted by sunshine-girl
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    CJK as you have not put on a profile and I have just read the post you have made here, ignore my advice about cheese. Although it is a saturated fat it is high in calcium and you are breastfeeding. I know it might seem intrusive but these things are important to know when giving advice. Half a picture etc…

  • posted by Joes Nonna
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    First can I say a “bloody well done” for breastfeeding. Not everyone can manage it or wants to!

    My daughter is breastfeeding her 5 months old daughter and a month ago started cutting out all carbs and sugar. There has been no reduction in milk production and can see a considerable weight loss. I think general common sense should be used when breastfeeding. It has been long known that what you eat affects the baby…I found out when I ate grapes, my baby had an upset tummy.

    As long as you are eating a balanced diet of good food you will do well. 1000 calories is low anyway.

    Keep up the good work.

    Nonna Mary
    xxx

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