Grainfree Nursing Mama Question

[ps4624]

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We've been grain free for about 3 weeks and feel pretty good, but I feel like my supply might be dropping. I don't know if it's related to the lack of grains or because I feel like my cycle may be returning (first zit on chin since I got pregnant. Hello, old friend ).

Did anyone experience a drop in supply with lack of grains or am I imagining this?

Thanks

[crunchy_mama]

Well, if your period is returning that certainly causes a drop in supply for lots(does for me). I haven't had a supply problem, unless I am just not eating enough or going super low carb-just had a dip- but hadn't ate enough the past week due to being in the hospital and craziness. It shouldn't be a problem unless you cut out tons of calories w/ grains and didn't replace them w/ anything else. I would just eat more of other carbs.

[dogmom327]

I've been grain, bean, potato and dairy free (and fairly low carb--50-100 grams a day) since DD was 3 weeks old. In the 7 months I haven't seen any supply issues but I also have to be sure I get enough to eat every day. I eat such a high percentage of fat that it's easy to feel satisfied and forget I need more calories.

My guess would be AF is returning but also it might be worth tracking what you're eating to ensure you are getting enough calories.

[organicmidwestmama]

just got af at 14 months, and zits... nina planck writes that she doesnt believe oats are at all better then a nice big steak in boosting milk production, its just that grains have historically been eaten because they are a cheap source of needed calories.

[elleystar]

I've been grain/bean/sugar free since Thanksgiving, DS was 19 mo at that point. No problem with supply, but I make sure and eat a crapton of food, LOL! Loads of veggies and a nice big hunk of protein.

[funkymamajoy]

I may be the odd one, but yes. I cannot go low-carb without my supply dropping, it doesn't matter where I am in my cycle or how much other food I'm eating.

[crunchy_mama]

Originally Posted by funkymamajoy

I may be the odd one, but yes. I cannot go low-carb without my supply dropping, it doesn't matter where I am in my cycle or how much other food I'm eating.

But you don't have to be lc to be grainfree, which is what I understood the question to be. things like potatoes and bananas have tons of carbs.