Breastfeeding and pregnancy...

**petster** · 20-10-2005 14:34

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** · 20-10-2005 14:40

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** · 20-10-2005 15:50

Hi Miranda.. and fingers crossed for you being pregnant

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** · 20-10-2005 17:04

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** · 20-10-2005 17:49

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

**miss_moe** · 21-10-2005 14:09

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

**petster** · 21-10-2005 14:37

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

Cheers!

**Artemis** · 21-10-2005 14:39

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

**Aprilsmum** · 21-10-2005 15:54

Ohhhh Petster, I had my fingers crossed for you. Bad luck hey

What are you going to do about the breast refusal?

**jjjjj** · 19-11-2005 12:18

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.