HCG Diet While Breastfeeding – Are HCG Diet Drops Allowed During Breastfeeding?

The HCG hormone was found to have weight losing properties when used with a calculated Diet Plan. However, the Book by Dr Simeon’s on his HCG diet called ‘Pounds & Inches’ makes no mention of the HCG diet while breastfeeding.

Are HCG Diet Drops Allowed During Breastfeeding?

The HCG diet requires a calorie intake that does not exceed 500 calories/day. While this might seem drastic the diet works on the principal that the HCG hormone immediately starts burning the excess stored fats & uses them as energy to supplement the 500 calories. While breastfeeding a woman will burn approx 500 calories/day & in order for a good supply of milk will require a nutritious & filling diet which the HCG Diet does not support. Also, HCG Diet Drops intake initially causes side effects like headaches, depression, and fatigue & in severe cases Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome. As there is no definitive answer to this question it is best to wait till the baby is weaned to start the HCG Diet.