day2day Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I did a Whole30 when my second child was 11 months old and had great success. I was still nursing then and don't remember any negative effects. So when I had my third child, I thought I would jump right back into a Whole30 eating plan to lose the baby weight. I attempted to start when he was two months old and immediately saw a difference in milk production. I stopped and went back to my regular eating plan. I tried a whole30 again every two months and would see a diminish in supply. My son is now 11 months and I said this is the time to start. Nope, a drop in supply again! Over the last 11 months instead of losing baby weight, I've gained 25 pounds, and I am miserable . I need some help. Whole30 eating plan: Typical breakfast, lunch and dinner: 5-6 baked chicken wings whole sweet potato broccoli, green beans, spinach, or carrots (at least 2 cups) Snacks -- apple, orange, or banana I sometimes vary the protein and have a piece of steak. I have also done the same plan as above but mixed in a 1/2 can of coconut milk with the potato and eaten an avocado on the side. I saw a more fatty production of milk but still less milk. I also drink about 4-6 20 oz bottles of water. Please help!!! I like eating according to the Whole30 guidelines, but I would like to lose weight and keep my milk supply. I plan to pump for at least another month. And nurse until 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hey there Nursing mums really need a 4th template meal (or at least a mini meal) rather than snacking on fruit to ensure they're getting in enough food, and you could do with WAY more fat in your meals - even if you weren't BFing...Add in things like home made mayo over your veg, a handful of olives or avocado to each meal, and sip on a can of coconut milk throughout the day. Fennel tea is also thought to boost supply so you might want to give that a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth! Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Getting plenty of fat in my AM meal has helped me. I always get a drop for a few days when I start a whole 30, but then it comes right back a few days in. I just did 60 days and my supply was fine after the 4th day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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