L.C. asks from Kingston, PA on April 20, 2008
Breastfeeding 4 1/2 Month Old, Could I Be Pregnant?
So, I have been breastfeeding my little guy since birth, but he has been sleeping through the night (6 hours) since about 2 months and on cereal since about three months. I have not had a period yet. Lately I have been having cravings for chocolate milk and salt and vinegar chips, with the little guy it was chocolate milkshakes and french fries for the first trimester. Odd, but okay. The other morning I experienced that unique morning sickness nasea and miserable fatigue, which was enough for me to warrant a test. It came up negative and I dismissed the possibility. But NOW I'm feeling fluttering in my belly that isn't gas. Could be some sort of muscle twitch I suppose... Could it be?
So What Happened?™
Thank you all for your input. Yes, I am aware that breatfeeding is not birth control, but it does reduce your chances. I took another test this morning and it was still negative. I am relieved and disappointed at the same time. Bad timing with Sammy so little, but I would still welcome the gift of another child. Thanks again for all the responses!
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W.P. answers from Sharon on April 21, 2008
I agree with Sarah, the L&D nurse. I knew of a OBGYN DR, who should have known better, that got his wife pregnant again while she was still in the hospital after delivering their newborn. So yes, it is very possible to get pregnant right after delivery. I had another OBGYN Nurse Practicioner tell me that you are actually more furtile the first 6 months after delivery. I would go to the doctor and get a pregnancy test done, if you are feeling flutterings already you could possibly be 3-4 months pregnant. Do not be concerned about being the only one this happens to, you are not the only one out there. ;)
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J.L. answers from Philadelphia on April 22, 2008
yes, breastfeeding is not a form of birth control
D.C. answers from Philadelphia on April 21, 2008
I got pregnant when I was breastfeeding. My daughter was 6 months old at the time. I would get a pregnancy test and would always use protection even while breastfeeding, if you don't want to get pregnant again anytime soon.
V.F. answers from Scranton on April 21, 2008
I've had the same problem with several of my kids when nursing. I would get a morning sickness type feeling. It may mean that you aren't eating enough. You may really feeling gas. It's amazing how it feels sometimes. Seeing as how you are a new mom. Sometimes it can feel like there is fluttering going on.
But it could also be some type of involuntary muscle twitch as you mentioned.
But don't think that because you are nursing full time that is a safe method of Birth control because it's not.
S.C. answers from Williamsport on April 21, 2008
If the only contraceptive you've been using is the fact that you're nursing, I'd wait a week or so and do another test. It's been proven that lactation is NOT a valid method of contraception, despite the old wive's tales.
M.G. answers from Philadelphia on April 21, 2008
You could be pregnant...here's the rules for Lactational amenorrhea:
Women who have all three of the following criteria present:
* Exclusively or almost exclusively breastfeeding
* Have not had menses since giving birth
* Are less than six months postpartum
To use LAM, a woman should breastfeed:
* Soon after delivery
* Frequently, upon request, not on schedule
[b]* Without bottles or pacifiers
* Without long intervals between feeds, both day and night
* Without supplementation[/b]
* Even when mother and/or baby are ill
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