{"id":772276,"date":"2019-02-05T13:33:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T19:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bumpboxes.com\/?p=772276"},"modified":"2020-02-24T14:11:45","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T20:11:45","slug":"keto-and-pregnancy-is-it-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/keto-and-pregnancy-is-it-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Keto and Pregnancy: Is it Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a new year comes a host of popular fads, diets and programs promising \u201cyour best self\u201d and \u201cways to get in shape.\u201d And while there\u2019s no harm in an expecting mother staying in shape throughout her pregnancy, the question is whether a restrictive diet is even safe? One of the more talked-about diets lately is Keto. But what about Keto and pregnancy? Is it safe for mother and baby? While there are expert opinions that land on either side of the argument, we\u2019ve outlined reasons to consider it or to stay clear. Here\u2019s the truth about Keto and pregnancy, and whether it may work for you. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Keto diet?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Right now, Keto is making waves and dominating news headlines for its focus on high-fat, low-carb consumption and the inevitable results. You can indulge in fish, meat, eggs and dairy. Telling an expecting mom she can consume all the bacon and guacamole she wants is a pregnancy cravings dream come true. But the caveat is that Keto also omits certain foods that offer nutrients and fuel to pregnant mothers, like most fruits. Charles Seltzer, a nutritionist based in Philadelphia says, \u201cKetogenic diets steer you away from really nutrient dense foods like like fruit, which are packed with vitamins and minerals.\u201d Plus, people following Keto stay away from most carbs, which is the overall point of the diet. However, Seltzer said it diminishes a lot of a person’s energy because “the brain’s and muscles’ preferred form of fuel is carbohydrates.” This can lead to grogginess and even a lack of motivation to be active.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it safe during pregnancy?<\/b><\/h2>\n

So the question is whether Keto is safe for women to do during pregnancy. The short answer is that no one knows for sure because there isn\u2019t a ton of scientific data to confirm one way or the other. In general, most doctors and nutritionists can agree that pregnancy is not a time for a woman to be focused on losing weight. Seltzer reiterates that \u201cnourishing your baby is the most important thing to focus on when you are pregnant,\u201d and that vitamin and mineral-packed fruits are \u201ccrucial for the development of a baby.\u201d And given ketosis isn\u2019t a body state that is considered \u201cnormal\u201d doctors don\u2019t know for certain how it can affect a developing fetus. If a circumstance requires a mom to lose weight to have a healthy delivery, she really needs to be under the close supervision of her medical staff. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why some experts encourage it<\/b><\/h2>\n

On the flipside, ketogenic experts believe it lays a great framework for a developing baby. It\u2019s a diet of real food that in no way is harmful for people to consume, especially babies. Ketogenic expert and author, Maria Emmerich, says that a fetus is naturally in a frequent state of ketosis and that the diet is essential for creating fatty structures like brain and nerve cells. And another expert points to gestational diabetes as proof that low-carb or carbohydrate intolerant diets are perfectly healthy for pregnant women. And that it may come down to how people are phrasing the components to Keto. One doctor may hear \u201clow carb\u201d during pregnancy and advise against it. But if you say you plan to eat a diet based on fresh vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, superfoods and a little fruit, another one would tell you to stay the course. <\/span><\/p>\n

The verdict<\/b><\/h2>\n

As with most things, it may come down to a personal preference and where you\u2019re at with your overall health and how to address that during pregnancy. If Keto means cutting down on processed foods, that\u2019s never a bad thing. And adding in more nutrient-dense vegetables is another good move. Overall, the main goal is to eat healthy in general during pregnancy. Maybe save going Keto for after you\u2019ve had the baby (breastfeeding may be another time to avoid Keto). It goes without saying that all decisions related to food, nutrition and general health should be made with the supervision of your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOTICE<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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