Breastfeeding while Pregnant

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Breastfeeding while Pregnant If you become pregnant while breastfeeding an older child, you might wonder if it safe to continue. There are many people that will tell you to stop, including well-meaning friends and family. Even caregivers have widely varying recommendations. But nursing an older baby is perfectly safe during pregnancy. In fact, there is no evidence to show that breastfeeding will deprive your fetus of nutrients or harm the growing baby in any other way.

Whether you continue breastfeeding or not is a personal decision. There is no reason to feel guilty for your decision, no matter what it is. You should know, however, that the pregnancy may cause some changes to your milk. Many women report that their milk supply starts to decrease around the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy. If your older child is still under a year of age, it is important to monitor his or her weight to make sure that they are getting enough milk. The taste of your milk may change as well. If this happens, you may notice that your older child wants to nurse less often and may even begin weaning early.

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