Am I Pregnant? Do I Need to Stop Nursing?

Every woman is different in how their body responds to being pregnant. I never had milk supply issues until I got pregnant when my little one was about 6 months old. I didn't dry up, but I definitely had less which frustrated her. I kept nursing until she gave up all her nursing times. She dropped one at a time (lunchtime, then breakfast a week or so late, then dinner, then the right before bedtime one, and finally the one in the middle of the night). You will need to ask your ob for recommendations on supplements and diet if you are nursing and pregnant. Mine recommended a calcium supplement in addition to my prenatal. You will also be more thirsty. Send me a message if you have more questions.

Good luck!

My OB said it is perfectly safe and to take extra calcium for me. She said the milk changed so a lot of babies wean themselves while you are pregnant anyway. My son hasn't and if he doesn't I will worry about that then, but he does not nurse nearly as much so I think the milk has changed somewhat.

Hey, J.:)
I had the same questions when I recently became pregant. I never expected to be nursing this long anyway, but due to allergies, etc...I am! You certainly DO NOT need to stop nursing. The woman's body is amazing at adjusting. Your production will not decrease (maybe the opposite eventually). Just be sure you are getting plenty of good calories and nutrients to support the two taxing jobs you are doing (IF you are pregnant!). I will say that this is the first time nursing has been the least bit uncomfortable for me (sore nips, OW!). By the way, this info was imparted to me by several physicians, dieticians, and lactation consultants (all of whom have worked with me in the past), so it is not just "my opinion." Best of luck to you...either way it turns out!!

ONe more thing...I read some of the other responses, and I advise you not to be scared about premature labor. This is true only if you are in specific high risk categories. Talk to your OB if you're worried:)

I nursed my first baby all the way through my pregnancy with my second and we did fine. I would say to make sure your eating good and getting all your vitimins. I didnt get enough calcium and it did a number on my teeth. I was told that you body will pull what it need from where ever it can get it. Also the taste of your milk might change alittle, so you might notice you baby getting a little fussy at first.
Oh yeah also I had planned to nurse both babies together but when i went into deliver my daughter, my son caught a virus or somthing so Drs adviced me not to nurse him because i might get my newborn sick. It was pretty hard for the little guy to have his mommy go away then come back with a new baby who by the way was on his TiTi and he couldnt have any. Well good luck, hope i helped.

I was able to continue nursing while pregnant without a problem. About the time I was 5 mo along I would get really uncomfortable nursing (I think just the growing belly, etc) and wanted to wean the nursing baby but she was around 12-14 months at that time so she was really ready. If you are pregnant, I would just keep nursing and watch your nutrition and water intake and your baby will certainly tell you if he isn't getting enough!