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PHG 005 Did a high fat/low carb diet prevent HG?


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Is a low carb, high fat diet the answer for Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

Diana had 3 full-term pregnancies with Hyperemesis Gravidarum before her current pregnancy. During this current pregnancy, she was not free of nausea but she has not taken any medicine or vomited even once. The difference? She stuck to the low carb, high fat diet from before conception through to today.

There is a lot of controversy about using a ketogenic diet during pregnancy. Some say it's unwise, impossible, and not worth the risk. Others, like Diana, have found it to be a lifesaver. In fact, she said that this pregnancy was the first pregnancy that she did not fear being pregnant and found herself feeling happy. That sounds like a win.

I plan to continue to explore this idea. I don't know that it's for everyone and there is very little research done at this point, but some women are trying it out of desperation. Logically, I think the risk is small, but I know that many will disagree with me. I'm interested to hear your thoughts.

Resources you might want to check out about Ketosis:

Keto Pregnancy
This blogger's wife was in ketosis during two pregnancies
Message boards are often the best places to see people talking about this
Article discussing metabolism and ketones
JImmy Moore's Podcasts about Low Carb diets and Ketosis
And his book, Keto Clarity (Affliate link)

Resources mentioned on the podcast:

Diana's blog
What is Blighted Ovum? (Diana's story)
What helped Diana with Post-partum Nausea
Diana's protocol for very low carb before pregnancy
Facebook group about Ketogenic Pregnancy

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Preventing HG Podcast: Hyperemesis Gravidarum | Pregnancy | Morning Sickness | Nutrition | Root Causes | Alternative TreatmentsBy Rachel Dewell: Mother of 5 / RN-BSN / Hyperemesis Gravidarum Survivor