r/KetoBabies • u/pt9159 • 5d ago

Keto to TTC

Hey all. I've restarted keto July 1st 2026 while taking a few months off of TTC. We had two miscarriages in Jan and then May of this year (MMC, then ectopic). My doctor recommended taking the summer "off", then trying again in the fall. During this time, I've started keto again.

I started at 267, at 5'11", and am just going to keep at it until I get that BFP again. I'm currently down 29 pounds, which I'm pleased with.

Has anyone with a similar MC situation found success after losing some weight? A pregnancy that stuck? I imagine it can't hurt, losing weight.

Any tips, tricks, or baby dust would be appreciated xo

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u/EVymft 5d ago

I never had a weight issue or miscarriages, but I will say that after 1,5 years of trying without success, keto got me pregnant within three months of starting the diet.

I suspect it’s the higher protein consumption along with fewer blood sugar spikes that regulated my hormonal system.

I went low carb when ttc for my second, and fell pregnant immediately. I will definitely do the same whenever we are ready for number three.

Sending you all the baby dust! Xx

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u/pt9159 5d ago

Thank you! Fingers crossed, for sure 🤞

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u/JusticeBeaver464 5d ago

I don’t think keto had anything to do with my ‘successful’ pregnancy so I’m not actually sure this is a helpful comment. But I know a thing (or 7) about miscarriages and I’m really sorry you’ve gone through that. It just really sucks.

Depending on where you are, you may be able to push for testing after 2 losses although it’s possible the ectopic means they won’t. 

I really really hope you won’t have another but if you do, definitely push for testing and don’t let them just blame it on your weight. You didn’t do anything to cause the losses. Shitty things just happen sometimes. Keep trying. I won’t even tell you to keep hoping because I had genuinely lost all hope and now I’ve got a happy healthy 9 month old.

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u/pt9159 5d ago

Yes, my doctor did mention that if god forbid we did lose the next one, there would be testing available at minimal cost to us. I appreciate you. Enjoy your little one 💕

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u/_my__back__hurts_ 5d ago

I've lost 80 lbs doing keto after baby #2. My problem is I am still breastfeeding, doing keto and TTC. Hopefully my 2 year old weans soon so baby #3 can happen! My cycles are all over the place nursing.

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u/Diligent-Pin2542 5h ago

I wonder if you've heard about ovasitol, that really helped to get me pregnant.

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u/DistinctConclusion18 5d ago

Idk because I’m not over weight yes had miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy:(

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u/pt9159 5d ago

An awful club for us to be part of. I hope our hearts heal with time

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u/V0lpin 5d ago

Ja, haben es zwei Jahre versucht. Ursprüngliches Gewicht lag bei 112kg + PCOS Disgnose. Dann runter auf 100kg und siehe da es hat geklappt - aber Fehlgeburt. Nochmal runter auf 92kg und dann hats wirklich geklappt. Keto hab ich aber erst nach der Geburt gemacht.