is it bad to breastfeed my ten month old while I'm pregnant?

[miakiki]

I recently whent for my first pregnancy appointment and the nurse told me to stop breastfeeding my ten month old baby because of my new pregnancy and I dont know what to do because I didn't even got to see the doctor until my next appointment. I dont whant to give up breastfeeding my baby,  it's that realy bad? Please help?

[miakiki]

Great news I talked to the doctor and she told me that I can continue breastfeeding as long as eat good, drink alot of fluids and feeling ok that I should be fine..
Thank God everything turn out great and thank u people :)

[susamor]

My doctor told me from the start that as long as the breastfeeding doesnt make you cramp a lot and cause you to spot/bleed, its safe. I had to stop because of those reasons but if I hadnt i would have kept breastfeeding my 11 month old (at the time).

[Elee11mama]

Ive been nursing my 18 month old daughter my entire 32 weeks of pregnancy without problems.  I do think my milk dropped with the pregnancy, but my daughter isnt getting her main nutrients from my breast milk. Were starting to cut back more mainly bc my nipples are so sensitive and as my due date approaches im nervous about tandem nursing, although im open minded to whatever ends up happening. If your baby is growing and you feel ok, everything should be fine!

[2gs_2bs_andcounting]

Don't listen to the nurse. I have 4 kids one on the way. I bf all of the past 18 mo while being pregnant with the next. Even though babies can be weaned as early as one emotionally they aren't ready. They still need that reassurance and it helps with frustration. Bf while pregnant is completely safe and natural.

[phenana]

Did you know that drs (Inc paeds) have as little as 1 hour breastfeeding and lactation education in their entire education? Unless they take an interest in it they don't get anymore. When it comes to breastfeeding they aren't the experts. You're better off locating a lactation consultant to get someone who knows what they're talking about and are experts on the subject.

[mrsp416]

Actually kassi my son see's the top pedi in our state and he is highly recommemded and yes you mix it so the dont get constipated while you ween them.you make the formula to direction or use ready made and add the milk to it. No one said anything about not adding water!!!! your child can have whole milk at 10 months and you give them whole so they do not lose any of the fats that their bodies need. If her dr is saying to stop there is a reason.

[AnnieBrooke]

No need to stop.  Nurse just didn't know much.

[kassidyerin]

I'm not sure about the breastfeeding but please don't start your child on whole milk yet if you are switching. Your child does not need to be introduced to whole milk until 12 months. At which point you would do whole milk and solids, no formula. You absolutely should never mix your formula with anything but water, giving your baby formula mixed with milk will most certainly cause dehydration. But, if you're going to continue breastfeeding then just go ahead and ignore my comment lol.

[lousie_1986]

Your nurse is WRONG! Listen to the breastfeeding experts and give them a call :) Sad that she thinks her opinion is ok to throw around as fact. Health professionals really need to be more responsible.

[miakiki]

Thanks for your advice moms, I will keep them in mind :) and I will keep you guys posted.

[miakiki]

I was thinking of talking to the doctor first because i feel good and healthy and I been researching in books and throughout the internet and none of them said to stop breastfeeding if you are pregnant as long as I eat well and have the necessary calories I need it should be fine.

[lguzmom]

You do not have to stop breastfeeding. Many many moms breastfeed their entire pregnancy and go on to tandum nurse. Its completely safe for baby and you as long as you don't have a high risk pregnancy. I continued to breastfeed while pregnant twice for a few months (until I got uncomfortable). If you do some research you'll see its completely safe and your baby will not be harmed.

[phenana]

There is no evidence to suggest breastfeeding takes anything from the developing baby. Our bodies are designed and capable of breastfeeding through pregnancy and then providing nutritional requirements for a toddler and a newborn baby. There is NO reason to stop breastfeeding unless you are in a extremely high risk pregnancy and then its only a small problem by continuing. Any HP that advises you quit obviously has read no research on the topic. Contact your breastfeeding association (LLL in America) for more information.
Eat a balanced diet (as we should while pregnant anyways). If anything you will be deprived from nutrients, the fetus will come first then the breast milk then you, so if you feel extra run down its a sign you aren't getting enough in your diet. I'm a breastfeeding and parenting counsellor, have had years of training and education on this. Please inform yourself before making a decision to stop.

[mrsp416]

My understanding is by breast feeding your still you taking important nutrients away from your fetus/baby. So yes if they advises you to stop you should. It would probably be a great time to start weening your 10 month old from breat milk to whole warm milk mixed with formula. Do half and half for 2 weeks and then do 3 quarters whole milk to a quarter formula for a week then 4th week full bottles of warm whole milk. No more breast feeding.