Is it ok to do a low carb diet while pregnant?

[Anonymous]

Not even a diet, just a way of eating persay. Making sure it's nutritious too.

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And supplementing with pregnancy vitamins

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I am on the heavier side so been trying to lose some before getting pregnant and would like to continue it throughout too

[Кураж]

Yes, but you need a replacement for folic acid (vitamin B9) and vitamin C.
Most sources of carbohydrates are relatively rich in folic acid (due to enriched grains, in a typical person's diet) so you will need another source in their absence.
Folic acid is extremely important during pregnancy, to a degree where a deficiency of it can cause birth defects.

Good sources of folic acid are spinach, asparagus and broccoli.
Leafy greens, as well as broccoli and brussels sprouts are generally rich in all the plant based nutrients, so as long as you eat those you don't really need to eat any other carbs.

[Cubus]

You should talk about it with your doctor to be sure.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Consult with your doctor. I would hesitate to make any big changes to diet when pregnant, especially one that relies on fat burning while you're pregnant.

I'd say do your research, prepare, and do low carb after your pregnancy. But for yours and the baby's sake, don't make drastic changes now unless it's just going from highly processed to more home cooked, whole and balanced meals.

[Changiis07]

I would assume. I know iron is one thing you need more of and other vitamins, not sure there are any benefits to eating carbs so low carb would be good. It's also best to do some research

[dustybiker]

I would suggest consult with a professional doctor. GaG is not the place.

[SnakeBoop]

so long as you eat as healthy as you can with correct nutrients etc then do as you will.

[Preeti161101]

During pregnancy always take healthy diet