Pregnant whilst still breastfeeding ?

Question

Hi I recently found out i was pregnant again but i am still breast feeding my 16 month old son. As im sure any other mothers now your nipples get sore at the begining of a pregnancy but does any one have any ideas as to why my one breast has got a lot harder and my milk supply has pretty much disappeared. Any ideas or advice would be extremly helpful thank you

Answer 1

it could be mastitis best see health visitor just to make sure though

Answer 2

You are dehydrated (or not drinking enough). Being pregnant and nursing will take a toll on you.  I nursed my 3-4 year old throughout my pregnancy with my son and I had to drink a TON of water to not dry up.  She pretty much weaned 1/4 through my pregnancy but continued on occasion until he was born.  She had not nursed in a month but when he was born she asked me to nurse with him (my midwife had previously told me of this jealousy issue and to expect it.  She recommended I let her).  I let her nurse and she did for 1 minute was happy and never asked again.

If you are low risk it is perfectly safe to continue to BF. THe nipple thing gets better I think around 12 weeks.  Just drink a ton of water.

Good luck.  If the breast is hot or real sore have it checked.