What do I need to know? I just found out that I'm 6 weeks pregnant today and my 10.5 month old still nurses often. I don't want to wean him yet, not until he can safely drink cow milk. Even then I can't imagine him wanting to wean very soon...
staceyroo77
03-15-2008, 08:33 PM
There really isn't a need to wean, many mamas nurse the LO's while pregnant and go on to tandem nurse. My 3 yr old and my 13 month old both still nurse, though the 3 yr old only nurse a few minute a couple of times a day.
amyruth
03-15-2008, 08:37 PM
Do I need any specific diet changes? I'm just worried that the growing baby will be robbed of nutrients...
momma B
03-15-2008, 08:41 PM
I'm right there with you! I'm 7.5 wks pregnant and still nursing my 18 month old...a LOT...all day and night. I can definately feel it taking it's toll on my body. I eat more than ever but sometimes it doesn't feel like enough. I don't mind tandem nursing during the day, but we are working on night weaning...and it's not going well. :cry: I'm tired!
Congrats though! :giggle:
staceyroo77
03-15-2008, 09:42 PM
Hopefully this will help, it's a link to what La Leche League has to say about breastfeeding while pregnant.
http://www.llli.org/FAQ/bfpregnant.html
uk2usa
03-15-2008, 10:10 PM
I found out I was pregnant when DD1 was 10 months. She nursed throughout my pregnancy and beyond! I took a Bradley class which had us keep a diet journal. It really helped me to keep on track with what I should and shouldn't be eating.
A well balanced diet and a few extra calories is all you need. I have a big healthy appetite, so it wasn't too difficult for me. I wouldn't worry too much:)
Write *everything* down if it helps and you can look back at your week and figure out what you need more and less of. (for me it was less chocolate and more fresh fruit)
uk2usa
03-15-2008, 10:14 PM
I'm right there with you! I'm 7.5 wks pregnant and still nursing my 18 month old...a LOT...all day and night. I can definately feel it taking it's toll on my body. I eat more than ever but sometimes it doesn't feel like enough. I don't mind tandem nursing during the day, but we are working on night weaning...and it's not going well. :cry: I'm tired!
Congrats though! :giggle:
DD1 was almost 18 months when I was ready to pop. At that point we had to night wean. It was so uncomfortable. Unfortunately, she was not ready to wean b/c of teeth and colds etc, so we night nursed again after DD2 was born. I'm happy to say that I now only have 1 night nurser...I'm still tired, 4 years on :cry: but it's worth it :goodvibes:
I nursed my 3rd child till she was 28 mo thru 3 months of my last pregnancy.While totally safe it did make me really tired and I felt like it was taking alot out of me. My MW suggested I could of taken an extra prenatal during that time!! I would see how you feel and ask your Dr. too. I would not want to steer you wrong!!
aimeejf
03-16-2008, 04:51 PM
I nursed my daughter until I was 7 months pregnant with my son - until she was 19.5 months old. You really don't need to worry much about the baby not getting enough nutrients from you, because your body will take care of the baby first. Many women have their milk start to dry up when they're pg - or the taste can change - and their LOs will wean because of that - but there's no other reason that you need to. Make sure you're getting your extra calories and definitely be sure to drink enough water. That's the biggest piece of advice I have - water, lol.
Do remember, though, that if you're at a greatly increased risk of miscarriage or are having PT labor issues you should discuss with your doctor - because nursing does cause the uterus to contract, and although that's not a problem in a "normal" pregnancy, if you are at risk it could cause issues.
mom2aroo
03-16-2008, 07:36 PM
I'm just waiting for DS2 to make his arrival as of now.. (I'm 37 weeks) and I've nursed my very greedy nursling ( 20 month old) the entire time..
Stock up on lanolin, UP your water & up your protein intake, it does take alot out of you in the first stage of pregnancy, I nearly passed out cold before realizing I wasnt eating enough for the 3 of us!
It can totally be done, I'll admit, its been a rooouugghh 9 months, but I sure wouldnt trade it for anything, my son isnt ready to wean & it would have broken my heart if he *had* to before he was ready, so I'm glad I'm stuck through the painful, sleepless nights we've had , the reward of his happy face during the day is worth the crappy nights. for me atleasy !!
Good luck!!!!
RachaelJustin&Baby
03-16-2008, 08:33 PM
I nursed my toddler until she was 17-18 months old and I was about 3-4 months pregnant with dd#2. I found that my nipples were a lot more sensitive and on the mornings when I was nauseated, I didn't feel up to nursing, but I stuck it out until dd weaned herself (she stopped asking, and I stopped offering).
If you are otherwise healthy, and you are eating well and drinking enough there isn't any reason to wean yet. The growing baby gets nutrients first, then the nursling, then mom.
My midwife asked if I was still nursing and when I told her yes, she said, "ok, good for you!" and we moved on. My toddler's pedi felt differently - she assumed we had weaned and when I told her we were still nursing, she looked at me like my head had just spun around. We have since switched pediatricians to one who seems a little more supportive.
erinsaal
03-17-2008, 02:18 PM
I got pregnant with DD#3 when DD#2 was 10 months old. I'm STILL nursing DD#2. She nursed throughout my entire pregnancy and still goes strong getting her "boobie" or "hot milk juice".
