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BREASTFEEDING WHILE PREGNANT
"I am nursing my 18-month old and just found out I am pregnant. My friend told me it is
dangerous to breastfeed while pregnant, but I have also heard it is safe. What is your advice?"
This was a topic of debate many years ago. It used to be felt that breastfeeding while
pregnant can steal important nutrients from the fetus and can increase the risk of miscarriage.
Now we know that this is not true. Many research studies have demonstrated no nutritional risk
to the fetus, and no increased risk of miscarriage. I encourage pregnant moms to continue to
breastfeed as long as they want to.
There is, however, one situation where breastfeeding during pregnancy is NOT considered safe.
For moms who have a history of miscarriages or preterm labor (labor beginning before 37 weeks
gestation) with previous pregnancies, breastfeeding may increase the risk of these events
occurring again. Why? Because breastfeeding releases a hormone into mom's bloodstream that
can cause the uterus to contract. If a mom's uterus is especially sensitive to this hormone
(i.e., if a mom has had preterm labor or miscarriages before) then breastfeeding MAY trigger
the uterus to contract.
However, most women's uteruses are NOT sensitive to this breastfeeding hormone.
It is therefore safe to breastfeed during pregnancy.
You should discuss this issue with your own midwife or obstetrician.
Dr. Bob
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THE N.D.D. BOOK will be a must-have for all parents who want to help their children become healthier, happier, and better prepared to learn.
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