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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Type 1 Diabetes
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Dear Jsketch,
As long as you are taking in adequate calories, the low carbohydrate diet shouldn't impact your milk supply. There have been studies that show that taking in less than 1500 calories daily decreased milk supply by fifteen percent. If you haven't met with a dietician, that may be helpful to make sure you are getting adequate nutrition for breastfeeding and treating your diabetes adequately. You need about 500 more calories during breastfeeding than you did while you were pregnant. Also, your local lactation consultant may be a good resource in determining the cause of your low milk supply.
Sincerely,
Cindy Pride, MSN, CPNP
TTUHSC InfantRisk Center
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Type 1 Diabetes
I have both PCOS and Type 1 Diabetes. A lower carbohydrate diet is essential for me to keep my blood sugars in an appropriate range. I'm unfortunately having milk supply issues while nursing my 3 month old and have wondered if this is because I began to eat a lower carb diet? I am still maintaining a good amount of calories, but have dropped the carbs.
I have ordered the herb, Shatavari, and I'm hoping I see results but I'd like to know about how carbs may or may not effect one's milk supply.Tags: None
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