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Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
Congratulations, you'll be welcoming a brand new member to your family in a matter of months. You probably never expected to still be nursing during pregnancy, but you may not be ready yet to say goodbye to that special relationship. Does pregnancy have to mean an end to breastfeeding?
What to Expect If You Nurse While Pregnant
Most healthy women can safely continue to nurse during pregnancy.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, "If the pregnancy is normal and the mother is healthy, breastfeeding during pregnancy is the mothers' decision."
Unless you have a history of preterm labor or fetal death...
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Is it dangerous to my unborn baby to continue breastfeeding my other child?
Breastfeeding will not necessarily increase your risk of miscarriage, unless you are already at risk for miscarriage during pregnancy.
A woman should be open with her midwife or physician about the continuation of breastfeeding during pregnancy. While rare, certain medical reasons may need to be discussed and even considered reason for weaning, including uterine pain or bleeding, a history of premature delivery, or a mother's continued loss of weight during pregnancy.
According to the La Leche League, a well nourished mother should have no difficulty providing for both the unborn baby and the nursing child if more than one year old. If a child is younger, the mother will need to watch the child's' weight gain and provide additional solid food if needed.
Will weaning my child off breastfeeding if I get pregant affect my relationship with her?
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