Pregnancy Symptoms While Breast Feeding

Dear M. P. Yes you can be pregnant while breast feeding the chances are not as great but it can happen. If it was me I would go to the drug store and get a pregnancy test are go to your Dr. This could put your mind at rest.
C. J.

I'd say if you're really concerned, go get a dollar store test, they work just as well I've deicded. I started experiencing some wierd pregnancy symptoms when my first was 6 months old, and turns out I was pregnant, same thing again when my 2nd was 8 months old. I know that with my 3rd (who I am still nursing) I still get occassional bouts of nausea and hot flashes. I think that some of those symptoms don't go away until you're finished nursing.

I got pregnant while I was breastfeeding with two of my children, so it is definitely a possibility! I would recommend taking a pregnancy test. Also, our bodies go totally out-of-whack during and after having a baby, some more and longer than others. Hang in there! If there were any big concerns, pain, or discomfort, you may want to make an appointment with your doctor. Good luck, and have fun with that sweet little baby!

I had a few symptoms. If you are at all concerned I would just take a pregnancy test. It is better to know for sure than to guess and worry. Good luck. As it turned out I was never pregnant. But it isn't uncommon for women to have surprises.

I used to get horribly nauseated every time my milk came down with all 3 of my children. My doctor had never heard of this, but I endured this with all 3 children anywhere from 8 months to 19 months (my daughter was 19 months when I weaned her). I don't know that this qualifies as an odd symptom of pregnancy or not. I was not pregnant, but this was definitely odd! Since you can get pregnant while nursing, I would take a test or see your doctor.

First i want to ask what symptoms are you having? And are you using protection? I was on the mini pill and breast-feeding for the first year and i did have some silly things that made me wonder if i could be pregnant again. I would sometimes feel movement in my stomach. I new that it was gas or my stomach rumbling but it felt like a baby sometimes. Funny right? Or just the tired, cranky feelings that i had when i was first pregnant with my daughter. So I guess if you think you are pregnant you should take a test. But if you are breast-feeding full time and using protection (condoms, mini pill ect.) You most likely are not.

What does "odd" mean? What symptoms are you having? You CAN get pregnant while breastfeeding. Do a pregnancy test.

Hi M.,

I became pregnant while nursing. BF is not birth control, so it is very possible you can get pregnant. Your milk will also taste different, so if you are, your daughter might start turning away. You should just get a test done.

Hmm. some interesting responses here M.! I had the same thing happen to me when I was nursing my twins (now 17 months old) and it turned out to just be a slight bladder infection. I don't know what symptoms you are having but for me it was abdominal tenderness similar to the "stretching" pains early in pregnancy and I think I tricked myself into thinking I actually was pregnant because then I started getting nauseous in the morning! I honestly took about 3 tests (one a blood test at my work clinic) before I believed I was not pregnant. good luck with the breast feeding - I loved it with my two! And good luck with whatever you find out!

I had alot of pregnancy symptoms while nursing my first baby, ignored them and when my daughter was 7mos took a test and found out I was pregnant! I was so tired, falling asleep all the time, hungry, naseous you name it. My baby was nursing all the time because my milk supply diminshed. You can email me privately if you want more info!

I felt sick when i was breast feeding but wasn't pregnant. Breast feeding isn't birthcontrol and it is possible to become pregnant while breast feeding. I would take a pregnancy test or talk to your doctor to be sure. I have had a couple of friends get pregnant while breastfeeding. The best advice i could give though is if you are feeling wierd, talk to your doctor. If your not pregnant, then he can tell you why you feel that way.

I have a sister who got pregnant while she was breastfeeding. For some women, breastfeeding is good birth control, for others it's not. I would take a test or see your doctor to be sure.

I have not experienced this myself, but have two friends and a grandmother that did become pregnant while breast feeding. You should call your doctor about your symptoms. He/she may advise you to take a pregnancy test. Good luck!