How long does it take for breastfeeding to last?

We all know that we will breastfeed the baby immediately after giving birth, but the milk will soon run out after a certain period of time, and the baby must be weaned due to work or other reasons. One reason that makes babies very upset is that there is another baby in their mother's belly. So, the question for expectant mothers is, how long can you go without breast milk during pregnancy?

During breastfeeding, once the sperm and egg combine to produce breast milk, it will immediately decrease, and breast milk will stop being secreted around 3 months of pregnancy.

It is recommended that women try to reduce pregnancy during breastfeeding. Once pregnant, the nutrients in breast milk will leak out, which may lead to insufficient nutrition for the baby, and the body and fetus will also lack nutrition. Therefore, if a woman is pregnant during breastfeeding, but the baby is already able to eat complementary foods, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding appropriately, otherwise it may easily cause fetal malformation or even lead to miscarriage. In fact, women should not get pregnant during breastfeeding, because the mother has not recovered at this time, and pregnancy can easily cause harm to the mother. Contraception during breastfeeding can be achieved by using condoms, IUDs, etc. It is best not to use emergency contraception to avoid affecting the baby.

What should women do if they get pregnant during breastfeeding?

1. Go to the hospital for a physical examination as soon as possible and discuss countermeasures. After becoming pregnant during breastfeeding, you should go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible to avoid missing the best time for abortion. Whether you can continue breastfeeding should be based on the child's adaptation and the body's recovery. If you are sure you cannot keep the baby, you can only have an abortion. However, medical abortion takes a long time, usually you have to take medicine for 3 days in a row before the feces come out. It may not be completely discharged in one go, and you may have to have an abortion again. In addition, you cannot breastfeed during the medication period.

2. If you want to have an abortion, you should choose a method that suits you. Pregnant women during breastfeeding can also have an abortion immediately. There are two types of abortion: painless and painful. The former is performed under general anesthesia and does not hurt the patient, but breastfeeding must be stopped on the same day and can only be resumed after the drug is completely metabolized. Painful abortion is a normal abortion. Generally, no medicine is needed and breastfeeding will not be affected. It is just a little painful. And no matter which method is used, you must ask clearly whether you need to take antiviral drugs. You must tell the doctor that you are breastfeeding so that the doctor can choose antibiotics that can be taken during breastfeeding.

3. Stop breastfeeding during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is not recommended during pregnancy because the body's growth hormone metabolism changes, affecting milk secretion. If you are sure you cannot keep the baby, you can only have an abortion. However, medical abortion takes a long time, usually you have to take medicine for 3 days in a row before the feces come out. It may not be completely discharged in one go, and you may have to have an abortion. In addition, you cannot breastfeed while taking medicine. It is not as fast as an immediate abortion. Ordinary abortion generally does not require any medication and is not likely to affect breastfeeding. If there is no special medication, it is generally recommended to resume breastfeeding half a month after the operation. Pay attention to rest and improve nutrition.