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Q: Can I Still Breastfeed If Im Pregnant

asked by: savtan on February 4th, 2007

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Hello,

i have a 6 month old daugher who I am breastfeeding, I want to breastfeed her until she is at least 1. My husband and I are thinking about having another baby, but im not sure if I can continue to breastfeed??? Has anyone done this?

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AyaMiyaki

replied on February 4th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

It's fine to continue breastfeeding your baby while you are pregnant. But sometimes breastfeeding delays ovulation/menstruation. Have you gotten a period since having your daughter? You might not be ovulating yet, which means you might not be able to conceive another child just yet.

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