Guest guest Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 > > I'm 16.5 weeks pregnant. Been on Bee's program fully since last summer, and have stayed on it through the pregnancy so far. Have a couple of pregnancy related questions. > > I mentioned to a midwife friend that when I go for my prenatal visits, my urine tests is high for ketones. NOT a surprise, as I suspect this diet keeps most of us in ketosis most of the time. HOWEVER, the concern was raised that ketones are harmful for the developing baby's brain. > > I know, Bee, that you've said there is no reason to make changes to this program during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but I need some assurance that this is something that you have researched well. I know good nutrition is paramount to giving the baby the best odds of being healthy, and following this program provides the best nutrition, but there are so many unknowns when is comes to fetal development. And there's no " do-over " . > > Secondarily, is it possible to not be in ketosis but still be " on program " ? I don't use fit-day every day, but did check my numbers for yesterday and found I only had about 30g carbs, while my ratios allow for up to 50g. Should I strive to eat more veggies to get my carb numbers higher, and reduce my possibility of ketosis? +++Hi . Your body naturally produces ketones after not eating for 12 hours so how can they be harmful? Ketones are definitely not harmful to you or your fetus, and they are very healthy and important for proper brain and nervous system development and function, as well as the preferred energy source for the heart - see this article to understand: http://www.biblelife.org/ketosis.htm Do not be concerned about consuming lower carbs since carbs are not necessary for health anyway. But it is important to meet your protein and fat ratios, although they can be a lot higher and not cause any problems as long as your fat ratio is at the lower range or higher. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi , I thought I'd pass along this information to you: Last fall I was at a medical conference for parents with children with epilepsy who are treating the condition with a ketogenic diet. One of the doctors (MD, PhD) found in his research of the ketogenic diet (which is basically the same as Bee's) that ketosis has neuro-protective qualities, meaning that being ketosis is a type of protection for the brain and nerves. This is why they believe it helps epilepsy. I hope that helps to ease your mind a little. I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to go against 'status quo,' especially since you're doing it while you're pregnant and responsible for another living being. But believe me, you're doing the right thing! Group Moderator > > I'm 16.5 weeks pregnant. Been on Bee's program fully since last summer, and have stayed on it through the pregnancy so far. Have a couple of pregnancy related questions. > > I mentioned to a midwife friend that when I go for my prenatal visits, my urine tests is high for ketones. NOT a surprise, as I suspect this diet keeps most of us in ketosis most of the time. HOWEVER, the concern was raised that ketones are harmful for the developing baby's brain. > <snip> > > Thanks > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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