PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for April, 2002: Re: Dr. ? Low Carb Diet While Pregnant

Re: Dr. ? Low Carb Diet While Pregnant

From: Sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:59:32 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Jona,

Congratulations on your pregnancy. I think very low carb (aka Atkins and Ketosis) does not sound wise for pregnancy. And Atkins does mention in his book that the strict level of the diet is not suitable for pregnancy.

However, for pregnancy you probably still need to pretty strict with all the refined carbs (like white bread, pasta, noodles, sugar - in any form, biscuits, cakes, sweets, sugary fruits, fruit juices) to avoid the insulin/sugar fluctuations (which surely are also not good for baby). Get your carbs from vegetables (exclude potato if they cause you to binge) and very high fibre carb sources (like whole wheat breads), brown rice, oats, lentils. Fruits may need to be limited - You will probably have to experiment with what foods don't cause you to binge and have energy slumps.

Basically you are looking for foods low on the glycemic index (ie don't cause much insulin response). Some books with this approach include the Zone and Sugar Busters.

The only thing with really high fibre foods and veges is that you have to eat quite a lot to get your calorie requirements. But if you don't suffer too much from morning sickness, etc. that should be ok.

Another tip for reducing the slumps is to eat small snacks very regularly rather than big meals. These, apparently - this is Zone Theory, should comprise of both a protein and a carbohydrate (ie some nuts and a piece of dried fruit), an egg or some cheese on a whole-wheat cracker, green salad with some sort of meat or cheese, etc.

Hope this helps

-- Sally

At Thu, 4 Apr 2002, Jonna wrote: > >Hi there, I'm new to this forum in the form of posting, however I've >been reading messages for some time. I've been diagnosed with PCOS by >my infertility specialist and have been taking metformin and I've been >on a low carb diet. I recently became pregnant and was curious about a >low carb diet while pregnant. I know it is good for my body since I am >Insulin Resistant, but I've read somewhere that Ketosis is harmful to >the fetus. Is this so? And what is a good diet for insulin resistant >women during pregnancy? How can I find an adequate level of carbs >without first having an inadequate level? I've started eating "normally" >again until I know what is safe, but I am already binging on carbs with >the cravings for them irresistable. {Cravings from the carb addiction, >not pregnancy cravings :)} I will eat, say Pizza, until I couldn't >possibly stuff another bite in. Then I feel bloated, and sluggish, but >as soon as my blood sugar drops I'm searching once again for a carb >filled snack. Help!!

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