6. Breastfeeding
Ketoacidosis occurs when the body produces large amounts of ketones. Most often this occurs in individuals with Type I diabetes that have acute insulin deficiency. However, it can also occur in those without diabetes who have not had a sufficient intake of food. This is especially true when it is combined with stress or exacerbated when breastfeeding, which can take a toll on the body.
In order for lactation to occur, the body must produce the carbohydrates needed to make breast mill. Therefore, it only makes sense that if you have been limiting your intake of carbs, your body will be required to produce even more for breastfeeding to happen. Add in a flu or actual starvation, and your body will likely be unable to cope.
Keep in mind that this is a very rare phenomenon; for example, only five cases have been reported during lactation ever. So, although it is good to be informed, we would suggest that you don’t worry too much about the possibility of ketoacidosis when breastfeeding.
