My first son is 6 months and 3 weeks old, and I have been breastfeeding him exclusively until about a month ago when we started him on solids. I had planned to breastfeed him for at least a year, or until he started talking, but I just found out that despite having the Paragaurd IUD I am pregnant again, about 8 weeks along. Is it okay to breastfeed through my entire pregnancy? My son will be about 14 months old when the new baby is born. Should I stop at 12 months or just keep going until the new baby is born? Will my supply for the new baby be affected at all? I'm also worried about weaning a 14 month old from the breast while adjusting to a new baby. Obviously this pregnancy wasn't planned but there is a baby coming regardless of our plans, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
2011-08-02T10:38:57Z
I absolutely do not want to tandem breastfeed.
jlb2011-08-02T10:29:53Z
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You can certainly breastfeed through a pregnancy, and you can tandem breastfeed after the new one is born, if you would like.
Just a warning though, some women have a drop in milk supply during the 2nd trimester. Just keep an eye on his wet diapers to make sure he stays hydrated.
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You are going to have to take this as it comes. Your baby will have a lot of input into the decision. It is safe for most women to breastfeed during pregnancy, so you needn't worry about that. But at about 16-20 weeks, it is most likely that he breastmilk will revert to colostrum as your body gets ready for the new baby. It is possible that there will not be enough for your current baby, or he may not like the different taste. believe me, he will let you know.
Once the baby is born and the milk comes in, if your child is still nursing, he may be delighted. At this point, it is perfectly fine o continue to breastfeed both babies for as long as you like. Some women feed the new baby first, then the older one, and some assign each baby a breast. As long as the new baby is gaining well, there is nothing to worry about.
You can find support for nursing during pregnancy and tandem nursing through La Leche League, which may have meetings held near you.. You can find more information on the La Leche League website or kellymom.com
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Definitely wean him before the new baby arrives, you don't want to be breast feeding an infant and a toddler at the same time, that would be rough! Not to mention, the older baby might be jealous of the new baby getting more feeding times.