Tips and Tricks for Breastfeeding While Pregnant
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2020
- Continuing to breastfeed a infant or toddler when you become pregnant can be safe, healthy and beneficial for both mommy and babies. Join us to learn about breastfeeding while pregnant, lactation while pregnant, tandem breastfeeding, tandem lactation, and breastfeeding tips and tricks.
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Have you breastfed your older child while pregnant? Tell me about your experience.
Hi
My daughter is 4 months and I am again pregnant so can it is safe to continue breastfeeding..?
@@AyraIbrahim2020 Thanks for the question! It is usually safe to breastfeed while pregnant. However, I always advise you consult with your healthcare provider. Make sure to watch your daughter's weight. The hormones from pregnancy will usually change your milk back to colostrum in the middle of your pregnancy. If this happens, your daughter will not get enough nutrients and may need to be supplemented.
Hi I'm currently 4 months pregnant and breastfeeding my 1 year old still. Is their anything I can do to increase my milk supply for my 1 year old? I milk supply has lowered and I've tried mothers milk and fenugreek to increase but its not really working. Can I pump to increase milk while pregnant?
@@michaelscott5531 Thanks for asking. No, you should not pump. Pumping can stimulate uterine contractions and that can lead to preterm labor or miscarriage. It is actually normal between 4 to 6 months of your pregnancy for your milk to revert back to colostrum. This is your body's way of preparing for the new baby. It doesn't happen to everyone but it can happen. I am also sorry to say but you should not be drinking the mother's milk tea anymore. There are some herbs that can cause uterine contractions. You should ask your healthcare provider about the fenugreek but I would not suggest it. It is absolutely safe and acceptable to continue to breastfeed your older child while pregnant. However, most traditional ways to increase milk supply are not recommended while pregnant. My suggestion would be lots of skin to skin contact with your 1 year old when breastfeeding and frequent feedings. Good luck!
@@TheMaternityMentor thank you so very much for the reply. I didn't know that I couldn't drink mothers milk tea anymore. I've been trying to increase milk naturally but its been soo hard since I've been pregnant 😩. I feel that my little one is latching on more often and suckling harder but I no longer feel the let down reflex like I had before.
Love, love, love this. Thanks for the information, I definitely feel more empowered as a pregnant, breastfeeding Mom. Much appreciated, from South Africa!
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Thank you so much for this a nurse recently told me I had no choice but to wean my 6month old now that I’m pregnant but my dr said it was up to me. This gives me peace of mind to keep going
Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad this video has helped you and that your doctor is willing to support your decision.
I was told the same thing for my 2 year old because am now pregnant but she just won't let go 🥰
Can you please tell me how many calories I should eat if I continue to nurse my 7th month old while pregnant? I’ve had several preemies, and I think it’s because I wasn’t eating enough calories.
I was told the same thing! Luckily I did my own research before I completely stopped
@@ashleykindheartministries have U continue breastfeeding while pregnant..
Plz tell me I m also pregnant and my daughter is 5th month old
Thank you for the amazing video. You're absolutely great. I believe that the lack of information is still a big issue with some doctors. I have just found out that I'm pregnant and my doctor immediately told me "You have to wean!“. No information about specific risks and he only said that it increases the chances of miscarriage. I live in Germany and I'm glad that I found your channel. Thank you ❤️
Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed the video! For thousands of years, women have been breastfeeding through pregnancy. Unless there are risk factors present, breastfeeding should be able to continue throughout pregnancy. If you can, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. It really helps me out! Thanks!
Hi, Carolina, did you breastfeed old baby throughut from the first day till delivery of new baby while you are pregnant, did you have any risk..could please tell tour experience
Very helpful 👍👍👍,thank you for these ideal information.
You're welcome!
I thought that pregnancy poisons breast milk which could be dangerous for babies , that was my understanding before, but I have learned a lot from you especially through your answers to different comments. My wife is one month pregnant with 7 months old baby, I think she will find solace in this video after her sleepless nights
Thank you! I am really glad it was helpful! If you can, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. It really helps me out! Thanks!
Hello . Please I wanna ask has she stopped breastfeeding? I have a 5 month old and currently pregnant. I don’t know if I should stop or continue
Thank you...very interesting
Thank you so much!
I really appreciate all this great information that you have share with us. I have a question. I have a 6 month old baby girl, im breastfeeding her and now i just found out im pregnant again. Will my breast reproduce milk as colustrum again when I give birth or will it reproduce regular milk since im already breast feeding? Hopefully my question is clear and you can help me
Congratulations!! You're question is totally clear, so don't worry. Honestly, it depends. Every woman is different. Most of the time it turns back into colostrum. For your 6 month old, this means that she may wean herself and stop breastfeeding because colostrum tastes different and there is usually less of it. For other women, they maintain a full milk supply the entire time. Right now, make sure you monitor your little girl and ensure she is gaining weight properly. If she starts to lose weight, you may need to supplement with formula. You don't have to stop breastfeeding if this happens, simply add formula into the mix. If you can, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. It really helps me out! Thanks!
Thank you so much for the information
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It was a helpful video. I am 12 weeks pregnant and my baby is going to be 1 year old soon. I am still breastfeeding but it’s starting to feel very uncomfortable. Even though I would like to keep feeding my baby for 2 years I am considering to stop, but after watching this video I just don’t know what to do, maybe I’ll should eat more? Or should I just start giving her Formula? Anyhow my baby is too young and she is getting upset, I am feeling awful for wanting to stop 😢
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Thank you very much
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Can you do a video on hyperemisis gravidarum
Thanks for the suggestion. I will work on that very soon!
After watching this video i have decided to keep on nursing my baby till she turns 2 ....my baby is 1.5 year old...i have 6 months to feed her...i am 1 month pragnant
Thanks for commenting! I'm so glad this video helped you. Congratulations!
Does breastfeeding hurt your baby?
I have the exact same situation! How did everything turn out?
Thank you so much for taking your time to educate us. I'm curious though. Is it possible for a baby to know that mummy is carrying another baby inside and then react differently maybe by losing appetite for other food and instead just want to suck more or even feel rejected bcuz mummy is pregnant without waiting for them to at least grow to a certain age
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It was very useful tip tanx for your valuable information…I had 14 month baby and now am 4 month pregnant… If i continue breastfeed for my 1st baby till delivery …will colostrum milk present for new born baby …???
Thanks for asking! Yes it should be. In fact, usually around 6 months of pregnancy it will switch over, so you may find your older baby stops breastfeeding. If you can, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. It really helps me out! Thanks!
i need help im about to be 4 months pregnant and my breastfed 1 year old stopped sleeping at night he wakes up every hour or 30 min and starts crying tremendously. im exhausted this has been going on for over 2 months . should i just stop breastfeeding?
Thanks for asking and I'm sorry to hear this is happening. Yes - I would stop. Your breast milk is probably turning into colostrum and decreasing in volume which is making your 1 year old hungry. This would also explain the crying. You need to switch your older child to milk or formula. Good luck!
Hello, can you please tell me how many calories I should eat if I continue to nurse my 7 month old baby while pregnant?? I’ve had several preemies, and I think it was because I wasn’t eating enough calories.
Thanks for asking. The average pregnant woman should eat approximately 2000 calories per day. A breastfeeding woman should add approximately 500 calories extra per day. However, you should consult your healthcare provider for sure to determine your nutritional needs based on your weight and lab results. Good luck!
@@TheMaternityMentor Thankyou!
@@ashleykindheartministries You're welcome!
Hello I have a 5 month old baby and pregnant does it mean I need to eat a lot to make more breast milk because I did notice my 5 month baby is very fussy ever since I became pregnant I'm not sure if she crying because I don't have enough milk to full her. Thank you.
Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, you will need to supplement with formula. It is very common that your milk will turn back into colostrum when you are pregnant. All of the ways to increase breast milk are not healthy during pregnancy because they can cause uterine contractions. The herbs are not safe for your pregnancy. Please talk with your pediatrician for guidelines on how to start supplementing your 5 month old. I am sending you love and light and healing thoughts.
Thank you so much I truly appreciate your thoughts you take care and thank you for responding.
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I am 5 month pregnant!! My 8 month old literally crying for breast milk!! I m trying to shift him to formula since 3 month😪 m excausted now can i just feed him night during whole preg as my healthcare said it the time of making bones wean it
Thanks for sharing. I am sorry to hear this is happening. You need to start supplementing your 8 month old with formula. Your breast milk has probably mostly dried up which is common during pregnancy. I am sending you love and light and healing thoughts.
Thankfully
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Thanks for Sharing. can you share the study that says weaning before age 2 may not be optimal for toddler health ?
Here are some links to support the recommendation to breastfeed a baby until age 2 or beyond.
www.unicef.org/press-releases/who-unicef-issue-new-guidance-promote-breastfeeding-globally
www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab_2
Longer durations of both exclusive and mixed breastfeeding are associated with better health in infants and toddlers.
Authors: Issa, Carine; Hobeika, Maria; Salameh, Pascale; Zeidan, Rouba Karen; Mattar, Lama
Source: Breastfeeding Review (BREASTFEED REV), Jul2019; 27(2): 17-27. (11p)
Also can be seen in the Holy Quran.
New subscriber here, hello 👋. I'm 40 years old, 5w2d pregnant, and have a 15 month old that I'm exclusively breastfeeding. This will be my 4th child. Are there anything specific that I should be concerned with at this age and stage of my life and pregnancy?
Thanks
Thanks for subscribing! From a breastfeeding perspective, no. It is going to help with your blood pressure and blood sugar which are concerns for women as they age with pregnancy. The only issues with breastfeeding while pregnant are the following. 1. It is possible that it can trigger preterm labor. It is rare but possible. You need to monitor for signs like back pain, cramping, abnormal discharge. Make sure you are staying well hydrated and monitor for signs of infections. Infection can trigger preterm labor and the breastfeeding may exacerbate that. The most common infection being a UTI. I have a video on this and will include the link. However, if you have a history of preterm labor you may want to consider that in your decision to continue breastfeeding. 2. Monitor you 15 month old to ensure they are getting enough to eat. Now at 15 months old, I am sure they are eating regular foods and drinking other fluids but still just keep an eye on things. This is because your milk may switch back to colostrum at any time. This is normal and is just your body's way of getting ready for the new baby. If this happens, your 15 month may also self wean. Good luck and congratulations!
What about the colostrum?? Shouldn’t the newborn get all of the colostrum? Will the older child drink the colostrum?
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Pls help I am pregnant with twins and I have a 7months old baby I was told to stop breastfeeding but my baby is used to breast milk that she is not even taking any formula or cereal just breast milk it hard watching her cry all day cus of breast milk what do I do ?
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Am currently 18weeks gone, I had a 8 months baby at hand, I don't know what else to do my baby keep s crying 😭😭😭 she has refused eating ND taking formular, only breastfeeding, am getting down as the day passes. Please what do I do 💔
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My milk has diminished greatly and I cannot satisfy my 8month olds needs… it’s a tough time… idk what to do. I feed him real food but he wants breast/bottle milk. I’m about 3 months give or take. Should I wait it out until milk comes back or will it ever come back? Or should I give up and buy formula?
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Your milk will come back but you may want to supplement with formula maybe? I have breastfed all my kids evn while pregnant with the next. Usually I lose my milk by week 20 and my toddler will still dry nurse even tho they arent getting anything its purely for comfort and I get my milk back by about week 26.
@@rosexo5778 oh wow!!! I had no idea that it would come back. I am 36 weeks now. We ended up giving him formula 🙃💚
I pump and nurse, is this going to be safe still? My son is 4 months and has been breastfed since birth
Thanks for asking! Women have been breastfeeding while pregnant for hundreds of years. Unless your pregnancy has high risk factors, continuing to breastfeed and pump should be safe. If you start to feel cramping or contractions from all the stimulation, discontinue and speak with your healthcare provider. If you can, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. It really helps me out. Thanks!
@@TheMaternityMentor thank you! Of course!
@@alyshalee487 Much appreciated!
Hi , I m 29 weeks pregnant and I have a toddler 3 year old baby. But my question is can I breastfeeding my toddler while I m pregnant. Because my Toddler is so much addicted to breastfeeding. But for this situation is there any concern for my unborn baby? Or any other problem causes for breastfeeding during pregnancy? Please answer me
Thanks for asking! Breastfeeding can cause contractions so if you are a high risk pregnancy this can be an issue. You should speak with your healthcare provider about your options. I am sending you love and light and healing thoughts.
I am struggling. My baby just turned 4 months and I'm 6 weeks my milk is slowly drying but I keep trying to pump. This is making me sad. I will pump for 20 minutes and maybe get almost 2 ounces coming from 4 to 5 per breast
I'm sorry to hear this is happening. Consider adding power pumping three times daily. It can really help! I am sending you love and light and healing thoughts.
@@TheMaternityMentor ok I was just doin it one a day then pumping every 2 hours but I just got a wireless one so I plan on definitely pumping more now
Baby about to turn 9 months, I just found out I'm pregnant today. I've always made a lot of milk. Do you think I can continue to a year at this point?
As long as you do not have any high-risk complications you can continue to breastfeed. Good luck to you and your babies!!!
@@TheMaternityMentor Thank you! Is it likely I'll need to supplement or does it depend?
@@iloveamerica64 Everyone is different. Sometimes the hormones for pregnancy dry up your milk but other women continue to produce with no issues. Monitor your baby and make sure they continue to gain weight and use the bathroom normally.
@@TheMaternityMentor ok thanks so much for your response
@@iloveamerica64 You're welcome!
Mam my baby is now six and half months and I got again pregnant. Can I brestfeed my baby now and I want to know my new baby got any effect from that plz reply .
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How do I wean my baby while pregnant
Thanks for the question! Start slow...if you are breastfeeding 6 times per day go to 5 times per day for 2 or 3 days. Depending on your baby's age you need to replace that feeding. Baby's under age 1 need either infant formula or breastmilk in a bottle. Baby's over the age of 1 replace with a meal, snack, or bottle of milk (whatever your pediatrician recommends). Every couple days remove 1 more feeding. You will probably be fully weaned in 2 or 3 weeks. This video is on drying up your milk supply.
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I am currently 5weeks pregnant and breastfeeding on demand my one and 7 month old. I am experiencing a lot of cramping and back aches and light pink discharge and light brown discharge. What can I do so I won’t loose my baby?
Thanks for asking. I am sorry to hear this is happening. This is a very complex question. My initial response would be to stop breastfeeding because for some women it can cause uterine irritability that can lead to miscarriage. However, miscarriage is very common and you might have miscarried anyways. Once you stop breastfeeding, your breast milk will dry up very fast and you will have to start using formula. I would call your healthcare provider and try to get an examination right away so they can determine if a miscarriage is already happening. In the meantime, evaluate your breastfeeding relationship. If you are ready to stop, then stop. If not, I would wait to get examined and see what that says. Sending you love and light and healing thoughts.
@@TheMaternityMentor thank you for your fast reply I truly appreciate it! 🙏🏼 I have 3 daughters already and I had no complications. I am really trying not to breastfeed my daughter because I do notice when I do I start cramping. She hates regular cow milk I don’t know what to alternate my milk with. I’m scared of any damage I can cause my daughter if I literally just stop breastfeeding her. She still wakes up 3xs a night to breastfeed.
Thank you for reading and replying
@@Trenado27 No problem! Maybe try a lactose free formula to see if that helps! Good luck!
Hi! I am pregnant (6 weeks) and i have a 6 month old who is obsessed with the breast. Will being pregnant cause me to dry up? I am so nervous about this as i love BFing and i wanted to BF him up until 2 years old. Thank you! Loved the video!
Thanks for asking! Unfortunately, I can't tell you for sure. Some women continue to produce a full milk supply up until delivery and after. Other women's milk will turn back into colostrum which is not enough to feed their current baby. The change to colostrum usually happens around 6 months of pregnancy. Be sure to monitor your baby's weight and output. If your milk does dry up, you cannot use herbs or pumping to increase your supply. This is not good for your pregnancy. If you can, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. It really helps me out! Thanks!
Can you please post how it’s going and if your baby is still breastfeeding? My baby is exclusively breastfeeding and I’m scared what to do if he doesn’t like it anymore
I dried out 😩 I'm only 8 wks & my daughter is 5 mths
@@1027vvergaraI’m having a similar issue. I’m still producing but my supply has dropped a lot. And my baby is not going for formula. What did you do to replace your milk?
@@1027vvergarame too! I’m so stressed… what are you doing? Formula?
i am pregnant while breastfee my 2yr old daughter ,it is ok nurse?
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Are there any birth complications for a normal delivery mom after having a second pregnancy too soon?
Thanks for the question. There are some risks when a mother get pregnant within 6 months of giving birth. These can include anemia, low birth weight, placental issues like abruption, preterm birth, and small babies. It is recommended to wait 18 months between babies. However, if you have become pregnant, it is important to take care of yourself. Eat right, do light exercise, take your prenatal vitamin, and get good prenatal care. These things can help to avoid the risks.
Is there any resk when a mother get a pregnant with in one of birth
What type of food do you think a pregnant mother why bresfeeding should be taking
I’m about 6 weeks pregnant and already my breastmilk is drying up! Is there anyway to get it to increase again?
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I am 1month pregnant and my son is 10month is it okay to keep breastfeedi ng
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My baby is 16months and still breastfeeding...I find it hard to conceive and I'm 30year
You may want to consider discontinuing to breastfeed. For some women, the hormones to maintain a milk supply will interfere with proper ovulation. Before you decide to do that, make an appointment with your provider. Have them check you and run some labs to make sure nothing else is going on. Then before deciding to stop breastfeeding, try an ovulation tracking kit. If that still doesn't help. I would discontinue the breastfeeding. If you can, please like my video and subscribe to my channel. It really helps me out! Thanks!
My bby is too month naw am scared cause i think am pregnant again
I'm sorry to hear this is happening. It sounds very scary. I am sending you love and light and healing thoughts.
I have done test yesterday I was not pregnant
May Allah bless you.
Thank you so much!
I was so worried if will harm my twins sons cuz I’m pregnant again is on the way but thank you
I understand your concerns. Formula feeding is also a very safe option. I am sending you love and light and healing thoughts.
@@TheMaternityMentor thank so much
My baby girl is 9months and I found out that I'm pregnancy should I continue the breast feeding because am scared if there is any side effects
Thanks for asking and congratulations! Every pregnancy is different. Most women are able to safely breastfed throughout their pregnancy. If you are a high risk pregnancy, then you may want to discontinue. You need to monitor your 9 month old's weight and output. Over time, your breastmilk may turn back to colostrum and decrease in volume. If this happens, your baby won't be getting enough to eat. However, if your healthcare provider says it's ok, the decision is really up to you. Good luck!
My breast milk is coming out very well
What??
The Woman's MILK hadn't fully FORM..
How is that Positive?
And how is that Possible??
Thanks for asking. Milk starts forming in a woman's breast by month 4 or 5 in the form of colostrum. However, if you continue to breastfeed your baby and then become pregnant again. The breastmilk will remain allowing you to feed the older child.
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