pregnant and breastfeeding at the same time?
I am breastfeeding, my baby is going to be 7 months and i found out i am pregnant again, my question is...................
should I stop breastfeeding?
is it bad for any of us?
2007-04-19 11:32:00 · 7 answers · asked by Nora la exploradora 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
This was a topic of debate many years ago. It used to be felt that breastfeeding while pregnant can steal important nutrients from the fetus and can increase the risk of miscarriage. Now we know that this is not true. Many research studies have demonstrated no nutritional risk to the fetus, and no increased risk of miscarriage. I encourage pregnant moms to continue to breastfeed as long as they want to.
There is, however, one situation where breastfeeding during pregnancy is NOT considered safe. For moms who have a history of miscarriages or preterm labor (labor beginning before 37 weeks gestation) with previous pregnancies, breastfeeding may increase the risk of these events occurring again. Why? Because breastfeeding releases a hormone into mom's bloodstream that can cause the uterus to contract. If a mom's uterus is especially sensitive to this hormone (i.e., if a mom has had preterm labor or miscarriages before) then breastfeeding MAY trigger the uterus to contract.
However, most women's uteruses are NOT sensitive to this breastfeeding hormone. It is therefore safe to breastfeed during pregnancy.
You should discuss this issue with your own midwife or obstetrician
2007-04-19 11:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No it is not bad for any of you. But you must get your rest and plenty of fluids and be sure to eat well. If you get tired, take a nap.
I nursed through 2 pregnancies. It is a commitment.
2007-04-19 11:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by I love winter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This actually takes away nutrients from the unborn. You're best bet would probably be to ask your OBGYN.
2007-04-19 11:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, its fine... continue for as long as you can!
Just make sure you eat enough!
http://nursingtwo.kellymom.com/resources/myth-fact.html
2007-04-19 11:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its safe just make sure you can manage to keep up your food intake to keep your strength up and its fine
2007-04-19 11:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by torphins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly not, breat feeding can never be bad!!! It would feel weird though!!!!
2007-04-19 11:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by Iamme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What has your doctor said?
2007-04-19 11:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by angie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋