Can you breastfeed through pregnancy?

Question

I have a baby and wondered whether your milk would dry up if you became pregnant whilst breastfeeding.

Can I just clarify that I am not actually pregnant. I just wondered that if i became pregnant would I have any sign that I was. Obviously there are no periods whilst feeding so I wondered if maybe the milk would stop.

Answer 1

Finding out you are pregnant does not mean you must stop breastfeeding your toddler. As long as you can cope up feeding while pregnant and nobody's (mother,child,fetus) health is put in a compromise, recent research confirms that a mother can continue breastfeeding while pregnant and even after delivery you can do breastfeeding with the two siblings concurrently (termed as "tandem nursing").

Currently, no specific medical guidelines exist that define in which situations it may be risky to continue breastfeeding during pregnancy. Concerned about the potential risks caused by uterine contraction while breastfeeding? This will give some point over your concern.- "Although uterine contractions are experienced during breastfeeding, they are a normal part of pregnancy. .. Uterine contractions also occur during sexual activity, which most couples continue during pregnancy."

For more info you may visit this site:
http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/tandem.html

Answer 2

No. Your milk supply will dry up pretty quickly. I nursed my daughter who was born in Sept. 2005. At her 6 month check-up I asked the pediatrician that very question as we were going to start trying for another baby soon. He told me to expect my milk to dry up very quickly. He was right. I became pregnant a month and a half later and my milk dried up within a week of that.

Answer 3

Yes, you can breast feed through pregnancy. My first son breastfed until I was 5 months pregnant with my second child. Eventually, your milk changes taste as it reverts back to what the newborn baby will need, and your current nursling may self wean. My milk came in much faster for my second child too, although, I am not sure if that had much to do with having only stopped nursing 4 months prior.

Answer 4

No, no, no. You are not suppose to breastfeed while you are pregnant. The baby developing inside you needs all the nutrients from your body to grow. You need to speak with your doctor. Good luck and I hope all goes well. :0)

Answer 5

My friend was able to breastfeed during her last pregnancy. I think it varies from person to person. She was actually able to pump milk for NICU babies while in post-partum. Some of them needed something with more substance than just colostrum.

Answer 6

yes you can continue to nurse, but the taste of your milk changes a bit - some toddlers will quit nursing cuz they don't like the new "flavor", but if the kiddo doesn't mind then you can certainly continue - it makes it easier when the new baby is born, then your nipples are already toughened up

Answer 7

no you can breastfeed thru pregnancy and end up breastfeeding two after the new baby is born. sometimes your nipples can be a little sore in pregnancy but you can get thru that.

Answer 8

The breastmilk of a smoking mom remains better for the toddler than formulation. to decrease the quantity of chemical substances that bypass on your toddler, attempt to time your cigarettes for properly when you breastfeed. besides, ban smoking from any indoor area which includes your vehicle. once you're outdoors with your toddler do no longer smoke round her.

Answer 9

Yes you can if you have not suffered from early contractions during your earlier pregancies,,,, breastfeeding may cause braxton heats so do consult your doc if you have such experience. I have friends breastfed their kids all the way evern during pregnancy.

Answer 10

Where there's a will there's a way.
Christ knows why you'd want to though........

All those milk hormones dry the vagina too. Sex needs loads of lube!! LOL!