can i get pregnant while breast feeding?

Answer 1

Do I need to wean to get pregnant?
Probably not. If you are still transitioning to full fertility (as discussed above), breastfeeding may affect the success of implantation. Once implantation is successful, breastfeeding should not affect a healthy pregnancy (see A New Look at the Safety of Breastfeeding During Pregnancy for more information). If your periods have come back and settled into a regular pattern, it is likely that breastfeeding is no longer affecting your fertility.

Many moms can conceive without deliberately changing their toddler's nursing patterns. There is no "magic" threshold of breastfeeding that will allow you to conceive -- every mother is different. Some moms need to stretch out nursing frequency and/or shorten nursing sessions to make it easier to conceive -- babies naturally do this themselves as they get older, so one of your options is simply to wait a bit.

Changes that are more abrupt tend to bring fertility back faster (e.g., cutting out one nursing session abruptly, rather than gradually decreasing nursing time at that session) --even if you continue to breastfeed a great deal-- this is why many mothers experience the return of fertility when their child sleeps through the night or starts solid foods. If you decide to make changes to your nursing pattern, the time of day that you make the change (e.g., cutting out or shortening a nighttime nursing session as opposed to a daytime nursing session) should not make that much of a difference. Current research indicates that nursing frequency and total amount of time at the breast per 24 hours are the most important factors, rather than the time of day that the suckling occurs.

A few moms do find it impossible to conceive while nursing, but this is not at all common.

Many mothers wonder whether breastfeeding will affect the reliability of pregnancy tests. It does not -- pregnancy tests measure the amount of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in blood or urine, and hCG levels are not affected by breastfeeding. The developing placenta begins releasing hCG upon implantation; a pregnancy can generally be detected with a pregnancy test within 7-14 days after implantation.

For more information, see Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding by Hilary Flower.

When you do get pregnant while breastfeeding, what next? See Nursing During Pregnancy & Tandem Nursing for more information.



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Answer 2

I really think you can. But from personal experience I got pregnant the very next month that I stopped breast feeding. Alot of books say you can't get pregnant while breast feeding. But it is like some people get pregnant while on the pill. So, if you do not want to get pregnant take precautions. Better safe than sorry.

Answer 3

Yes you can. Breast feeding is not birth control, and this is how many women find themselves pregnant right away after having a baby. Some women even try to conceive while breast feeding, so that's proof it doesn't work.

Answer 4

The chances of it are reduced greatly. Breastfeeding in theory keeps the hormone levels regulated that you don't ovulate, BUT it is all dependent on you breastfeeding exclusively with no longer than 3-4 hours between feeds and with each feed lasting a certain length of time (sorry, can't remember how long exactly, but try la leche leagues website - it is probably on there). Your periods should not have returned and your child should be under 6 months age for this to have a chance of working.The whole theory is nature's way of making sure your child is nourished adequately rather that all the nourishment going to a foetus. That being said there are lots of women who have successfully breastfed throughout pregnancy too. All it can take is a bit of adaptation in feeding position and a little extra nutrition for mum.

All things being equal, unless you want to be pregnant again I'd still strongly recommend that this isn't a reliable method of contraception, there are too many variables to consider.

Answer 5

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Infertility is a condition defined as not being able to become pregnant after at least one year of unprotected, regular, well-timed intercourse. Women who suffer from multiple miscarriages may also be diagnosed as infertile. Infertility may be classified into two groups, primary and secondary infertility.

Answer 6

YES u definately can. I have 2 friends who believed they couldnt and both ended up pregnant a second time! Its an old wives tale that you cant get pregnant while breastfeeding.

Answer 7

It would be a bit uncomfortable for the baby if you got pregnant whilst breast feeding dont you think? Lol ;-)

Answer 8

although they say that breast feeding reduces your chances of getting pregnant its not a 100% guarentee,so be careful matey!

Answer 9

yes especially if u r only feeding part time u nd to take the mini pill or use condoms. im suprised ur even thinking of sex i certainly didnt!

Answer 10

Please be careful my brothers ex fell pregnant while breast feeding my niece and my nephew was born exactly 5 wks and 2 days before my nieces first birthday so please be extra careful because it can happen.