Can I still breastfeed when I'm pregnant?

Pregnancy lasts a long time, and sexual intercourse is not allowed for most of this period, so many women start having sex right after giving birth, which is also normal. However, a woman's ovulation function will gradually recover after childbirth. If contraceptive measures are not taken properly, it is easy to get pregnant again. So, can I still breastfeed when I’m pregnant? Let’s take a look below.

Medical research points out that breastfeeding stimulates the secretion of oxytocin, a hormone that causes the uterus to contract. Abnormal uterine contractions during pregnancy may cause concerns about the health of the fetus. However, medical research has also found that the oxytocin receptors in the uterus will not be active before 24 weeks of pregnancy, so there is a saying that breastfeeding is still possible after pregnancy.

In life, there are actually many successful cases of breastfeeding during pregnancy. However, every mother has a different physical condition, and some pregnant mothers unfortunately suffer miscarriage due to breastfeeding during pregnancy. Therefore, whether to continue breastfeeding during pregnancy must be evaluated very carefully and prudently, and you should also consult an obstetrician and gynecologist for professional advice before making a decision.

Generally speaking, pregnant mothers in the following situations are not suitable for breastfeeding during pregnancy:

1. Have a history of premature birth or experience in tocolysis.

2. Multiple births.

3. Abnormal uterine contractions during pregnancy.

4. There is no significant increase in fetal weight.

In addition, if you experience bleeding symptoms while breastfeeding during pregnancy, you must stop breastfeeding immediately and seek medical attention. Never underestimate the impact of breastfeeding on the fetus.

In fact, the focus of breastfeeding during pregnancy is not to feed the baby with breast milk, but to use the breast to soothe the baby who is already drinking milk continuously, and to let the baby suck when necessary, which is usually much easier than coaxing the baby for a long time. Therefore, mothers who expect to breastfeed during pregnancy, in addition to taking care of their own physical and mental state, should also make other changes according to the baby's age, rather than letting the baby still base all his needs and satisfaction on sucking. For example, they should tell the baby to drink gently, count to 5 or 10 before letting go, or give the baby complementary foods first and then drink a few sips of breast milk when necessary.

For pregnant mothers with a history of miscarriage or unstable pregnancy, emergency weaning is not a bad thing. The development of the fetus during pregnancy requires a lot of nutrition. For the safety of pregnancy, you'd better start weaning your older baby.