Will following a ketogenic diet while breastfeeding adversely affect my 8 month old daughter? she is a good eater and eats a variety of solids.

Constant ketosis: In light of the fact that your infant "is a good eater and eats a variety of solids", breast feeding her while on the ketogenic diet probably will not harm the baby. However, it may have detrimental effects on your health and energy levels. Our body needs carbs to perform normal day functions. Importance of a well balanced diet cannot be overemphasized.

Not a problem: By eight months their dependence on breast milk begins to wain.Your breast will sort out the needs for baby and supply them adequately.Realize that breastfeeding is also a way to lose some pregnancy weight and you should target losing no more than a pound or two per week. Any more would place your body under some significant metabolic stress.