Is there any impact if the baby is still breastfeeding and then becomes pregnant? Is there any impact if the baby is still breastfeeding and then becomes pregnant?

We all know that women will breastfeed after giving birth. During the breastfeeding period, many mothers' menstruation has not returned to normal, so they think it is a safe period. However, many postpartum mothers can get pregnant during breastfeeding. So what are the consequences of getting pregnant while the baby is still breastfeeding? Let's take a closer look!

Can I get pregnant if my baby is still breastfeeding?

The mother may become pregnant while the child is still breastfeeding. Even if menstruation does not come during breastfeeding, she may still ovulate, so having sex during this period is not 100% safe.

Although the chance of getting pregnant during breastfeeding is small, for safety reasons, contraception should still be used during sexual intercourse because the baby is still so small. Getting pregnant at this time is not good for both the mother and the baby, especially for mothers who have had a caesarean section. It usually takes three years before they are suitable to get pregnant again. It would be very difficult to make a decision if you get pregnant unexpectedly when the baby is only a few months old.

If you don't want to get pregnant accidentally during breastfeeding, don't take chances even if your period hasn't come. You must use contraception when you have sex. If you plan to have a second child, you should wait until the time is right before preparing for pregnancy. This is good for both the mother and the first child.

It can be seen from this that breastfeeding is not an effective contraceptive measure. Some women do not have their menstruation during breastfeeding, thinking that they will not ovulate, and then they do not take any safety measures. Many unexpected pregnancies occur in this way.

Due to different physical conditions, some women resume their menstruation and ovulate after the confinement period, while some women need half a year to a year to resume their menstruation and ovulate. And some women have not resumed their menstruation but ovulate normally. So don't think that you won't get pregnant if you don't have your menstruation.

Is it okay to be pregnant while the baby is still breastfeeding?

If you get pregnant during the breastfeeding period, it will cause great harm to the mother's body regardless of whether you give birth to the child or not, because the uterus has not yet fully recovered and the body has just experienced childbirth and has not yet fully recovered. Whether you get pregnant again or have an abortion, it will be very harmful to your body.

It is also unfair to the newborn baby. Due to an unexpected pregnancy, breast milk will gradually decrease until there is no breast milk. Breast milk is the best gift for the child. In addition to not being able to drink breast milk, the mother's body will be exhausted due to another pregnancy or miscarriage, and she will definitely have no time to take care of the baby, so it is also very bad for the baby.

During the lactation period, you cannot breastfeed your older baby to prevent uterine contractions. You cannot take care of your older baby wholeheartedly after pregnancy, which is unfair to the baby.

The damage is even greater for a caesarean section, as a scarred uterus requires two to three years to recover, and pregnancy at this time will undoubtedly increase the risk to the mother.

Therefore, breastfeeding is not a safe period, and you must not be careless until you are ready to get pregnant again.

What should I do if I am pregnant while my baby is still breastfeeding?

When mothers find themselves pregnant again during breastfeeding, there are only two options:

The first thing is to give birth to this child

At this time, mothers need to consider their physical condition comprehensively. After all, it is impossible for mothers' uterus to recover completely at this time. If they get pregnant again during the recovery period, it will cause great harm to their bodies. Therefore, if mothers decide to have this child, they need to have a timely prenatal check-up and make various preparations according to the doctor's requirements.

The second is not to have this child.

Generally speaking, miscarriage during this period requires medication, and mothers must also wean their babies, otherwise it will be bad for the baby.

In fact, no matter which choice you make, it will cause great harm to mothers. So Happy Dad still recommends that mothers treat their bodies well and take protective measures even during sex, after all, contraception during breastfeeding is not a panacea.