If you are staying on top of these factors, you has a greater chance of ensuring adequate supply. Some of the factors that can influence your supply include hydration, calories, hormones, (thyroid, cortisol, insulin, estrogen, progesterone), blood sugar levels, and milk removal. However, if you are dropping calories (and potentially her carbs) too low, that could be the culprit. Grains are not a necessary component of maintaining your milk supply. Will my milk production drop without grains? – Addie D. While this isn’t necessary from a supply standpoint (granted your caloric intake, hydration, and nursing/pumping frequency are adequate), it may help reduce the amount of fatigue, headaches, and general malaise experienced during the initial week of your Whole30. As Melissa Hartwig so tough-lovingly states on days 2-3 of the Whole30 Timeline, “ the amount of suck you experience in this phase is directly proportional to the amount of crap you consumed before you began the program.” To make the transition a little easier, start with a week of 1-2 small to moderate changes to your diet right now before going “all in” with a Whole30.įor example, instead of having a carb-heavy breakfast of flavored yogurt with granola and fruit, you could focus on a Whole30-friendly breakfast of scrambled eggs with sliced avocado over a bed of greens with a side of fresh berries. It’s not necessarily “bad,” but it may make your transition a little harder. Is it bad to drastically transition into Paleo/Whole30 after being on a SAD (Standard American) diet? Will it kill my milk production? – Linnéa G on Instagram These questions came straight from mamas like you.Ĭan you still eat well and nourish yourself and your little one without doing a Whole30? Absolutely! But for those of you who would like to do a Whole30 while nursing, (with approval from your provider), these answers can help make this decision a little more clear. My hope is that with this blog, I can help ease some of your fears regarding breastfeeding and Whole30. While they may want to follow a Whole30 with modifications for nursing (see page 114 of The Whole30 ), the fear of “what if” can scare them off from even trying it. This leaves breastfeeding moms who are seeking the benefits of a Whole30 in a tricky situation. Some moms swear they notice a decrease in supply after starting a Whole30, some don’t notice any change, and others believe the dietary changes actually increase their supply. This is a common concern we hear from the women in our Whole30 Healthy Mama, Happy Baby program. Interested in trying a Whole30 while nursing, but afraid of losing your milk supply? You’re not alone. I asked the team over at Whole30 Healthy Mama, Happy Baby to answer some of the questions you had, and I think you'll really enjoy their article. I also posted on Eco-Friendly and Plastic-Free Breastmilk Pumping and Storage last week, so be sure to head to that post if you missed it!Īlways run any dietary changes past your provider, to ensure it’s an appropriate option for you. After doing the September Whole30, I received a lot of questions from other moms who were thinking about participating in one, but had concerns on the effects it would have on their milk supply or their babies.
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