Is the South Beach Diet safe for nursing mothers?
First and foremost, please consult with your doctor before starting the South Beach Diet. Nursing mothers need extra calories and nutrients for successful breastfeeding. Starting with Phase 1 may interfere with adequate milk production, so it is best to start with late Phase 2 by having two to three fruits and two to three starch servings daily. Make sure that you include three cups daily of either fat-free or one-percent low-fat milk, or plain nonfat yogurt. A good rate of weight loss for nursing mothers is one-half to one pound per week. Trying to nurse and lose weight at the same time requires patience.
