Ketones & Low Carb in Pregnancy

[hugebelly]

I've name changed for this.

Recently pregnant and I saw my GP today. I'm 5'6 and weigh 13.5 stones - overweight/ obese. Never lost weight from my first baby.

My GP has said that I shouldn't gain weight in my pregnancy and suggested a low carb diet to help me with this. Having done Atkins in the past, I asked him about ketones and he replied that trace/ low ketones are fine.

For anyone out there in 'the know', is this okay? Having read a few threads on the pregnancy board, some midwives get angry if you're in ketosis and some don't. Just a bit confused as my GP really knows his stuff.

Advice if you have any, thanks!

OP: if you're just eliminating refined carbs I'm sure it's fine. I also suggest that you investigate something like the Weight Watchers plan. I don't work for them, honest! Never even been to a meeting. But they basically give you a support system for reforming your portions and attitudes and expectations to be moderate and healthy.

It's a low carb pregnancy story. Thought you may be interested hugebelly:

www.carbsmart.com/dawnsc.html

Just an update. I've lost 3 pounds without trying and feel great having cut out all sugar, bread and pasta .

Not yet tempted to eat biscuits, but we shall see!