Breastfeeding question!!
So I just had my second baby February 19th of this year. He is 8 weeks old today. I know I’m in the July 2023 group but it’s the only one I joined since birthing my firstborn in July of 2023. I was still hoping that some of y’all may be able to help. My newborn is 8 weeks as I said and I’m breastfeeding him. I think (maybe) that I’m pregnant again. Please no judgement! I breastfed my first son until 14 months or so and he weaned himself off because I think he didn’t like the taste of my milk after I became pregnant with my second. What I’m scared of is this: I read online that breast milk can completely dry up or decrease severely when pregnant. However, I have an 8 week old! Ugh. Now I’m thinking that I won’t be able to breastfeed my second newborn son if I truly am pregnant. Has anyone been through this. I’m starting to think maybe that’s what weaned my 14 month off in the first place instead of flavor, maybe he wasn’t getting enough so he had enough. What do I do? Is this a guaranteed thing to happen. Will I not be able to feed my newly born 8 week old if im pregnant with my 3rd. Please help
You are fine and breastfeeding throughout pregnancy is very possible. I have done it twice, but I wasn't able to deal with the pain very well because everything gets so sensitive. I did get closer to the end of my pregnancy with my 2nd time trying and my little guy went ahead and picked right back up breastfeeding again after his sister was born. He only went without breastfeeding for about a month or 2 and that was just due to my pain tolerance and I didn't want to scream in pain and have him feel like it was his fault. It's not always like that though, but your milk will stay good all the way through. You can absolutely continue breastfeeding.