Eat balanced
Regular, varied meals with lots of veg.
NutritionGuide ยท Pregnancy
Buchinger fasting during pregnancy โ can I fast?
The clear answer: not recommended. Why fasting is off-limits in pregnancy and breastfeeding, the risks โ and what does you good instead.
๐ซNot recommended
๐คฑNot while breastfeeding either
๐ฅEat regularly & balanced
๐ธGentle alternatives
Not recommended
Why isnโt Buchinger fasting recommended in pregnancy?
In pregnancy your body needs more energy, protein, vitamins and minerals โ for you and your baby. Buchinger fasting means going without solid food. That doesnโt fit.
So pregnant and breastfeeding women should not do therapeutic fasting. More: when not to fast.
Possible risks
- circulation problems
- low blood sugar
- tiredness and exhaustion
- dehydration
- increased ketone production
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Common doubts โ briefly answered
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After pregnancy and breastfeeding: if you want to fast afterwards, talk to your doctor first. Give your body time to recover โ your fasting week will be waiting.
Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus
Guided fasting โ in the forest, with warmth
At Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains you fast according to Buchinger in a small group โ guided by experienced fasting leaders, with vegetable broth, fresh juices, fasting hikes, liver compresses and rest in our spa.
Current offers
Buchinger fasting dates
All prices per person in a double room. All about Buchinger fasting
07.11. - 13.11.2026Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Fasting is not about giving something up โ it is an encounter with yourself. This fasting week combines relief, exercise and joie de vivre into a healing break.
Price from 600 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
29.11. - 04.12.2026Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting: more mindfulness, more clarity โ a break for body and mind.
Price from 565 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
10.01. - 15.01.2027Buchinger Fasting with Winfried Knust
A soothing fasting week with exercise, nature, mindfulness and valuable inspiration for regeneration and new inner balance.
Price from 799 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
17.01. - 22.01.2027Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting with Kirsten Jahns โ a soothing time out for body, mind and soul.
Price from 585 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
21.02. - 26.02.2027Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting โ consciously let go, gather new strength.
Price from 585 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
07.03. - 12.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps
Treat yourself to a time out with Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus. Elke Fleps supports you with holistic care, laughter yoga, hiking and valuable inspiration.
Price from 809 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
14.03. - 19.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Katja Pohl
Buchinger fasting with Katja Pohl โ a mindful time out for body and mind with nature, peace, hikes and fasting guidance.
Price from 814 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
21.03. - 26.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Katja Pohl
A mindful time out with peace, nature, hikes and attentive fasting guidance.
Price from 814 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
04.04. - 09.04.2027Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps
A week that relieves body and mind and awakens new joie de vivre, with rest, exercise and cheerful impulses back to more lightness.
Price from 809 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
Can I do Buchinger fasting while pregnant?
No. Itโs generally not recommended during pregnancy.
In early pregnancy?
Itโs not recommended in early pregnancy either.
Is intermittent fasting allowed?
Only after talking to your doctor or midwife โ regular meals matter.
When can I fast again?
At the earliest after breastfeeding and medical advice.
Conclusion
Now is a time for care
During pregnancy and breastfeeding Buchinger fasting isnโt right. Treat yourself to good food, fresh air and rest instead. Thereโs time for fasting later.
From the Zollhaus blog
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Further sources: รrztegesellschaft Heilfasten & Ernรคhrung e. V. ยท Klinik Buchinger Wilhelmi
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Guided Buchinger fasting with hikes, yoga, wellness and lots of forest calm.
