Originally Posted by dirtywater

"During pregnancy, ketosis can cause brain damage and irreversible mental retardation in the infant."

http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=217

The Atkins diet is a healthy way to lose weight but not while you are pregnant. Its only 9 months of being overweight for you and you can always lose the weight afterward. Lets keep it in perspective... this stuff gets pretty scary when we will put babies at risk to avoid a few lbs of weight gain.

Maintenance phase is most likely very healthy while pregnant but you just have to be careful that you are getting your complex carbs.

OK... I have said all that I am gonna say here. The info is there for those who choose to accept it.