
Heather - posted on 08/03/2011 ( 27 moms have responded )
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i am just wondering my daughter is almost 12 months and i will be done breastfeeding then but is it bad that im breastfeeding and im about 9weeks pregnant? ive been hearing a bunch of different things
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I just finished nursing through a pregnancy and I'm now tandem nursing my 2 year old and 2 week old. Unless you have a high risk pregnancy then it's fine to continue breastfeeding. Here are some links in case you want more info:
http://www.kellymom.com/nursingtwo/faq/i...
http://www.llli.org/faq/bfpregnant.html
Congrats and good luck!
Ella - posted on 08/16/2011
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I'm 8 months pregnant and have been feeding my son all the way through with no ill effects, I did some research when I was first pregnant and there is absolutely no scientific evidence that it is bad for you, the baby in your tummy or the baby at your breast. In fact there is very good evidence that tandem feeding a newborn and a toddler is good for both of them, it helps with sibling bonding and stops the toddler from feeling like they have been replaced. keep going for as long as you feel able!
Jane - posted on 08/07/2011
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Hi Heather,I have 8 children and breastfed my through all my pregnancies( except the first,of course) I even breastfed the todler and newborn together for about 3 months in some cases.Look after your own health,eat well and excercise(a regular walk is great) I've had no problems.Enjoy:)
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Hi! I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and still nursing my 20 month old daughter. I've found it especially helpful during her teething and times when she is upset or starting to tantrum. As the other Moms have said, unless you have serious medical issues, it's perfectly safe and I believe can be helpful to continue nursing. I'm quite excited to tandem nurse, I really hope my daughter keeps on nursing through. I've heard it can help with jealousy problems. The only concern I have is when I have to go into hospital to have the baby and if my daughter has to miss a feed or two and if she won't want if after that. I guess I'll see!
Lori - posted on 08/03/2011
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Normally breastfeeding while pregnant is perfectly OK. You do need more calories to support both you, your nursling, and your new baby. Additional 500 calories for nursing plus additional 300 calories for pregnancy. Keep up your fluids too.
If you want to read more about it, get the book Adventures in Tandem Nursing by Hilary Flower. It addresses concerns about nursing throughout your entire pregnancy, through nursing a toddler and a new baby at the same time.
Unless you want to wean, or you have some sort of medical condition, being pregnant does not mean you have to wean.