#intermittentfasting is generally not recommended for lactating or #pregnant women. These individuals require a higher intake of nutrients to support the growth and development of the #fetus or #infant .
During #pregnancy , it is important for women to consume a balanced and nutritious diet to ensure that the developing fetus receives all the necessary nutrients for optimal #growth and #development . Intermittent fasting may not provide the necessary nutrients in adequate amounts and can potentially harm the health of the mother and the developing fetus.
Similarly, lactating mothers require a higher intake of #nutrients to produce #breastmilk , which is essential for the growth and development of the infant. Intermittent fasting can reduce breast milk’s amount and quality. But if she is #consuming nutrient-dense food and fulfilling the nutrient requirement that she may do intermittent fasting only under the supervision of a #health care #professional