Conception while Breastfeeding
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When to Stop Breastfeeding
Asked by J.N. from Lincoln
on April 27, 2008
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I am looking for opinions on when it is ok to stop breastfeeding. I nursed my 1st child to 11 mo, second didn't work out so well, and was only able to nurse for 7 wee...
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- Hello- I just wanted to let you know that you should never feel guilty- you did more for your children than many people do! I nursed all three of my children- the old...
- Relax its ok to stop breastfeeding. Its very time consuming. I breastfed all three of my boys for no longer then 6 months. My boys are now 21 and 16 and have never h...
- I only breast fed my 2 boys for 6 weeks. My doctor (who is a specialist in the pediatric field) told me that even if you only breast feed for 1 week it is better than ...
Breastfeeding, but Where's My Period?
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on December 3, 2008
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When exactly am I supposed to get a period again? I had a mini one when my daughter was 6 wks old but nothing since then. My friend who is still breastfeeding (once-a-...
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- I agree with Mary- it totally varies from person to person. I started my period when my first son (now 3 years old)was 9 months old. It was real wonky for a couple of ...
- In my case, I didn't have a period until I had practically stopped BF, so anywhere from 8 months after birth to 1 year. Some people start up again right away, my sil ...
- That is one of the good and bad things about breast feeding! I would always get paranoid what if I'm pregnant again?! But I never was thank goodness! I didn't start ge...
Can You Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding?
Asked by M. from Chicago
on March 30, 2007
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I heard that you cannot get pregnant while breastfeeding. Is this true? Has anyone gotten pregnant while still breastfeeding their infant?
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- My friend's sister in law has two beautiful boys, both born within the same year... you CAN get pregnant while breastfeeding!
- M. - You absolutely can get pregnant while breastfeeding. Some women may not get a period at all while continuing to breasfeed - but many women do. And because y...
- Hi M., I just recently asked my midwife this question....You definitely can get pregnant while breastfeeding. If you have not gotten your period back yet, timing wi...
Trying to Conceive While Nursing
Asked by C.P. from New York
on July 26, 2008
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Is is safe to start trying to have another baby while I'm still nursing my 13 month old. I haven't gotten my period back yet (but I rarely got it b4 the pregnancy--li...
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- I became pregnant with my second while nursing my first (he was 17 months when I became pregnant). I also had not had my cycle return before becoming pregnant. So, n...
- C., i have 3 children, 2 conceived while still nursing. i continued to nurse through out my pregnancy. be sure you have a great support system. your ob, your hubby, f...
- You've gotten good advice already, and about trying to conceive, I'd suggest learning about fertility signs to help you know when your chances are optimal... a book li...
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Asked by K.E. from Birmingham
on April 2, 2010
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I'm six months pregnant with first baby, and we're hoping to have two close together. I plan to breastfeed, hopefully for the first year, and would like to be pregnant...
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- I did get pregnant when my first was 9mths old, but I think it was due to beginning the weaning process. He nursed a lot, didn't start solids until 6mths, and nothing ...
- My two oldest are 18 months apart and they are extremely close...one 18 and the other is 19. You would like them to be close enough to be friends, but also give your ...
- it just depend when your period is gonna be back.I had it back after 40 days and I got pregnant when my baby was 4 months,they are 13 months apart, good luck
Need Opinions on When to Try and Conceive Again.
Asked by R.B. from Shreveport
on November 18, 2007
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I had a Miscarriage March 18th and I was due Nov.1. This has been a hard month for me and while I know I am blessed to have my 2 healthy children I get so jealous seei...
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- I had a miscarriage in 1994, and one and a half months later got pregnant again with my youngest son. I was worried the whole pregnancy that I would lose him. My mis...
- I am sorry to hear about your miscarraige. I also had one in May of 2006. It is a hard thing to go thru and it stays in my mind always. I have two other children an...
- Hello R. B, I am so very sorry for your loss. I understand completely what u are going through. I have had 2 miscarriages. The first one in May 2002 and the second J...
Extended Breastfeeding and Trying to Concieve
Asked by H.H. from Milwaukee
on May 29, 2010
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I've decided to be an 'extended breastfeeder', Not only is my toddler extremely attached, but when I made my first attempt at weaning, I became super depressed and fel...
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- My period returned when my son was 19 months old, and it took 6 months to conceive after that. He was nursing many times day and night at that time. It is possible. ...
- With all eight of my children, I got pregnant while breastfeeding. It was not while I was exclusively breastfeeding. It was after my babies started eating solids, w...
- I've been pg 5 times when extended nusing - one of those times when extend nusing two children! (3 ended in miscarriage but that's unrelated to nursing. I had 2 loss...
Natural Family Planning- While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.L. from Detroit
on June 1, 2009
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Hi. I have a 10 month old son that I am currently still nursing (and plan to for awhile). I read about natural family planning and fertility awareness method before I ...
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- Yes you can use NFP while you are BFing! It can be a little tricky but it is possible and NO you do not need to use condoms while BFing! Most of the time a BFing wom...
- J., the temperature method is by far the most dependable! Not hard to learn and if I were you I'd start tomorrow morning. Blessings! M.
- Your temperature and change in vaginal mucus are also good ways of tracking ovulation. Keep a dairy. My Husband and I found condoms an effective form of conception rat...
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Asked by C.G. from Washington DC
on January 14, 2009
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My husband and I are so fortunate to have a beautiful little girl who is 9 months old. I am breastfeeding her but we would like to get pregnant again. Our daughter d...
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- For many women breastfeeding is a natural birth control. God made our bodies this way for our own protection. I suggest you wait another 3 months. When your child i...
- The answer is a definite yes, you can get pregnant while breastfeeding. A long time ago, I got pregnant with #3 while breastfeeding #2 and had no period between. Morni...
- C G, I got pregnant while breastfeeding, at the time, my 7 month old and had not gotten my period back yet. He was still getting up in the night as well. When I found...
Breastfeeding a Toddler 2+
Asked by E.S. from Orlando
on May 12, 2009
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A little information:
I am still breastfeeding my son who is 2yrs 3months. We co-sleep & I still breastfeed day & night, on demand - mainly to get him to sleep for ni...
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- My son weaned himself right before preschool. I was on a "Big Boy" kick with him (potty training, etc.) and told him only big boys could go to school. He announced t...
- My first daughter self weaned at 19 months. I hoped that she would nurse until her second birthday but she had begun nursing less and less to the point where a week o...
- Good for you, so many women either don't nurse or think they need to stop so early. Nursing is soooooo wonderful for both you and your child. Keep going. The WHO re...
