Breastfeeding and pregnancy...

[petster]

Hi Guys

I'm having a few issues with my DD and bf at the moment... I could possibly be pregnant (I find out tomorrow!!) and was wondering if any mums out there found bubs went off bf when they were first pregnant with a subsequent child?

I'm seriously hoping that's the issue, otherwise she has decided to wean herself - not so bad if she'd take a bottle!!

Thanks!

Cheers!

[drewid]

Hi

I've heard that can happen - apparently the taste changes, or something like that? But who'd know *that* really.. :) All those hormones floating around must make a difference...

BTW congrats in advance if you are preg, you lucky cow! (lol - soooo jealous)

Maybe she will take a bottle now if you offer? Maybe the lesser of two evils now?

Fingers crossed for you!!!

[Artemis]

Hi Miranda.. and fingers crossed for you being pregnant :D
Here is a link to an article from the ABA on breast refusal.. they talk about how pregnancy can be a factor... a few mums I know have also said the same thing. The article also talks about ways to deal with it.

Here you go and good luck
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/refusal.html

[Terrible2+1cutie]

I have heard that babies can go off of breast milk if you are pregnant with another child, i never had that problem though, i was 4 months pregnant with Bailey my second son when i stopped breastfeeding Blaze, Blaze was 10 months old. It can be different for everyone. Goodluck with your pregnancy keep us updated.

Catherine

[tickle]

I have heard the same.
Sounds promising.....good luck.
Keep us posted!! :D

[miss_moe]

cant speak from experience but I have seen a good section on bf while pg and tandem feeding on Kellymom.com

[petster]

Thanks for all your well wishes and tips... Just got the results - BFN!!! I'm just going off to sulk...

Cheers!

[Artemis]

Sorry to read that you aren't pregnant - ((((hugs)))) to you.

[Aprilsmum]

Ohhhh Petster, I had my fingers crossed for you. Bad luck hey :( What are you going to do about the breast refusal?

[jjjjj]

Hi,
Just wanted to know has any one still breastfeed an older todler,,!!
as my daughter is 2 years old in december ,,and she still wants my milk im ok with that but
how old do they not want it any more?!! J.

[JanetF]

Hi :) I'm pregnant and feeding a 2 yr old very happily. Good on you for parenting your child as they need! Most wean around the 3 yrs mark but they do wean, trust me!
Try this to read about what a wonderful thing you're giveing your child :D
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html

[AM]

I'm feeding my 21 month old, and I'm 30 weeks pg, I'll let you know down the track, when he decides to wean!

Lovely to hear you are still nursing!