Is a slim fast diet okay while breastfeeding?

Question

Is a slim fast diet okay while breastfeeding?

Answer 1

Talk to your doc about any diet while breastfeeding.  If you restrict your calories too much it may reduce or even shut down milk production.

Answer 2

I don't think a Slim Fast diet is OK under any circumstances.  You'll be much happier with healthy food.  Why not join Weight Watchers online?  They have a breastfeeding mother's diet.  Much safer than artificial food.

Answer 3

I would check with your doctor. When I was nursing I was told that I still needed to maintain extra calories and fluids.  

Answer 4

NO the baby needs all the nutrients and calcium iron and all the other vitamins and iron he/she needs through your diet, if your so concerned about loosing weight then breastfeeding is the best way of loosing it as baby takes all he/she needs from you, otherwise exercise, even in the house as in lifting baby or even skipping!!!

Answer 5

No.

Answer 6

I would ask my doctor but it probably isn't too bad.  Slim fast does have vitamins in it just not all the calories so I don't really see it hurting.  But call your doctor and check just in case!  

Answer 7

wait until you are done breastfeeding to diet. slimfast is a calorie restricting diet.